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 | 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...
by Care Answered | Jul 18, 2022 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Technology
Do you want to receive less than you deserve? Perhaps have someone else make decisions about your care without any concern for you? How about that feeling of helplessness and dread – is that what you are looking for? NO! You, my friend, want to be in control of...
by Care Answered | Jun 20, 2022 | Care News, Daily Health Tips
Summer is here and the mercury is beginning to climb! For many of us, that signals longer days, more leisure time, and lots of outdoor activities. So have fun and check your community centers, libraries, and parks for fun things to do. If you are in New York check...
by Care Answered | May 12, 2022 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care
“My doctor recommended palliative care. Does that mean that my condition is terminal?” NO. This question or some version of it is very common after a suggestion of palliative care. Many people mistakenly assume that receiving palliative care means that active...
