by Care Answered | May 22, 2023 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips
Have you heard of polypharmacy? More importantly, do you know what it is and how – not to mention why – to avoid it? Polypharmacy can lead to overprescribing which can lead to poor quality of life and even death. “Of Americans 65 and older, two-thirds take at...
by Care Answered | Apr 12, 2023 | Assisted Living, Care News, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Medicare Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Short-term rehabilitation
When an older adult is hospitalized for more than three days, the hospital may recommend that they receive short-term rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech) in a skilled nursing facility. Here are five tips for a safe discharge: Be able to describe the...
by Care Answered | Apr 5, 2023 | Care News, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Did you know? In the U.S., there is $88 billion in medical debt on consumer credit records as of June 2021. The total amount of medical debt in collections in the U.S. is likely higher, since not all medical debt in collections is furnished to consumer reporting...
by Care Answered | Dec 13, 2022 | Daily Health Tips, Uncategorized
Here we are at the “most wonderful time of the year.” For many people it may not feel so wonderful; some of us may put pressure on ourselves to make it wonderful and that pressure zaps the joy. One of my never-ending quests is for more patience. You too? We only...
by Care Answered | Aug 24, 2022 | Care News, Daily Health Tips
Care Answered has recently been featured in the media, providing expert commentary on important issues affecting patients and caregivers. In May 2022, Nicole Christensen, MS, President of Care Answered, was interviewed by local New York television station Fox5 about...
