by Nicole Christensen | Feb 16, 2018 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Technology, Uncategorized
Technology is invading every aspect of our lives. Did you know that there is now a coffee mug that can be temperature controlled using your smart phone? Not only that, but the average new car comes with a futuristic array of technology to help drivers stay in their...
by Nicole Christensen | Dec 20, 2017 | Care News, Medicare Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
Medicare is the health insurance program run by the federal government for those who are 65 and older, as well as those under 65 who are disabled and collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). When people learn that they need post-hospital care – home care,...
by Nicole Christensen | Nov 14, 2017 | Care News, Uncategorized
Gathering with Loved Ones? Talk About Healthcare Decisions this Holiday Season The words “We have to talk” can fill a person with dread, especially when spoken by a spouse or partner. But it is vitally important to have conversations about healthcare decision-making...
by Nicole Christensen | Nov 5, 2017 | Care News
Are you one of the 43.5 million Americans who provide care for a loved one – a spouse, parent or in-law with Alzheimer’s disease, or a special needs child? AARP estimates that the economic value of so-called “informal caregiving” is more than $470 billion annually....