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| Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson's Articles |
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- Hospitalized Again? Keeping Your Older Parent from Returning to the Hospital
Sep 23, 2009
Many older adults who are hospitalized return within the first 30 days. Learn how to help your parent avoid going back to the hospital by becoming...
Category: Elderly Care
- Birth Order Dictates Caregiving Qualities
Sep 22, 2009
Did you ever consider that birth order may determine the type of caregiver you will become for a loved one? There is a difference, learn more.
Category: Society and Culture
- Dysfunctional Families Stopping the Madness
Sep 21, 2009
You may have been born into a dysfunctional family or know others who have. Some families are dysfunctional and others merely have issues common to...
Category: Society and Culture
- Service Dogs Assist Disabled 10 Things to Know
Sep 13, 2009
Do you qualify for a service dog? Can you afford a service dog? Read on to learn more about owning a service dog and the related responsibilities.
Category: Home and Family
- Generational Issues Challenge Family Caregiving
Sep 4, 2009
Generational differences between Veterans, Baby Boomers, Gen Y, Gen X and the Millenials will challenge family caregiving issues when discussions...
Category: Society and Culture
- Avoid Problems With In Home Caregivers
Aug 27, 2009
Many families hiring in home caregivers believed they are trained. This is rarely the case. Learn how to avoid issues by training your in home...
Category: Elderly Care
- Death By Health Care Rationing
Aug 27, 2009
Individuals must take control of the end of life experience so that decisions are not made for us by government dictated health care.
Category: Health
- Avoid Problems at Your Next Medical Appointment
Aug 27, 2009
Learn how to make the most of your fifteen minute medical appointment.
Category: Health
- Controversial 5 Star Nursing Home Ratings
Jan 12, 2009
The public relies on the government to provide accurate information. The Medicare sight now lists Five Star Ratings for nursing homes, however the...
Category: Health
- Going Overboard With Palliative Care
Jan 12, 2009
Palliative care is the new buzz word in healthcare. Learn the postives and negatives about considering palliative care in order to help yourself or...
Category: Elderly Care
- Nursing Homes Lack Expertise in Recommending Hospice Care Placing Your Family Member at Risk
Jan 6, 2009
Dying should be the last place for self-interest, however many nursing homes lack the expertise and education or have financial motives relative to...
Category: Elderly Care
- Fighting For Family Members in Nursing Homes
Jan 2, 2009
If your family member is in a nursing home or rehab facility for a short or long term stay it's your responsibility to make sure they receive the...
Category: Elderly Care
- Angry About Medicaid? It's Time to Face Reality
Nov 16, 2008
As the aging population increases and has not planned for long term care expenses, many are seeking public assistance yet are angry at the price...
Category: Elderly Care
- Fears Associated With Aging Increase Exponentially As We Advance In Years
Jun 24, 2008
We are born fearless and experience most of our youth without fear. Then we experience small events that make us doubt ourselves, that bring fear...
Category: Health
- Nursing Homes Want You to Stay - Don't Be Intimidated, You Can Go Home
Jun 18, 2008
Don't let nursing homes intimidate you or your family members into remaining in a situation you feel is not in your long term best interest. You...
Category: Health
- Are You Healthy and Young -- Now is the Time to Consider Long Term Care Insurance
Jun 16, 2008
Take advantage preferred rates for long term care insurance when you are young and healthy. This will result in significant savings over time and...
Category: Health
- Women Disadvantaged Financially and Personally Due to Years of Caregiving
May 25, 2008
Women are natural born caregivers, however the majority of women do not understand how caregiving affects their earning and retirement years. Take...
Category: Society and Culture
- Avoid Nursing Homes by Planning Ahead
May 25, 2008
According to a survey by John Hancock, persons would rather die or go bankrupt that live in a nursing home. Learn about planning ahead so that you...
Category: Elderly Care
- My Kids Will Care for Me - And Other Myths About Aging
Apr 3, 2008
Parents often believe, rather they expect, children will care for them as they age. This is not always the case. Learn common myths about...
Category: Elderly Care
- Americans Shocked to Learn that Medicare Does Not Pay for All Healthcare Expenses
Apr 3, 2008
Many Americans believe that the government pays for all health expenses once they participate in Medicare. Not true. Medicare does not pay for the...
Category: Elderly Care
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