A There are many ways that care managers can help older adults and people with disabilities maintain independence. One example is hospital-to-home planning, to help ensure a safe discharge after a hospital stay. Often the… Continue Reading Q How do Care Managers help people maintain independence?
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A: Medicare holds an Open Enrollment period every Fall. This year it began on Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7. This is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription… Continue Reading Q: What happens during Medicare Open Enrollment?
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A: Most studies are cautious about answering this question. One recent report by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care concluded that one-third of dementia cases could potentially be prevented through better management of… Continue Reading Q Are there any strategies for preventing or slowing cognitive decline?
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A: Here’s a brief overview of how the pieces fit together: The two original parts are called Medicare A and B; Medicare A primarily covers hospitalization and Part B is for outpatient medical services, like… Continue Reading Q: Why are there Medicare Parts A-D, and which should I have?
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Change is one of the few constants in life, and because of that it’s important to be mindful of Medicare Open Enrollment, even if you’re satisfied with your current coverage. Medicare is a great program… Continue Reading Things Change, so don’t Sleep on Medicare Open Enrollment
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If you’re providing in-home care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, the National Institute on Aging has created a 44 page booklet with a checklist to make each room in your home a safer environment.… Continue Reading An Alzheimer’s Home Safety Checklist
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Falls are not a normal part of aging, but they are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. In fact, falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency… Continue Reading 5 Things to Know for Falls Prevention Awareness Day
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A: Malnutrition is very prevalent among older adults and it’s a very important issue. Data from the Nestle Nutrition Institute puts overall prevalence of malnutrition of people over the age of 65 at 22.6%. The… Continue Reading Q&A: How does SCES help Alleviate Elder Malnutrition?
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A: An Aging Life Care Manager is very similar to a traditional geriatric care manager, but the name is changing to reflect the wider range of services we provide. I see our role as being… Continue Reading Q: What is an Aging Life Care Manager?
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By Colleen Morrissey Providing dementia care can be a challenge, but at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) we help caregivers identify services that help maximize independence and quality of life for both themselves and the people… Continue Reading 5 Free Resources for Caregivers Providing Dementia Care
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