April 23rd, 2013
by Nina Plonka RN, BSN, Director of Long Term Care Insurance
Alzheimer’s disease; is it simply the feeble and forgetful old person we knew growing up, or is it something bigger than that? Today the buzz in the medical community is dementia and the role it plays in the millions of Americans who are living way longer than they expected. Read More »
- Posted in:
- Alzheimers,
- Elderly Care,
- Family Issues,
- Home Healthcare
March 15th, 2013
by Nina Plonka RN, BSN, Director of Long Term Care Insurance
You bought a Long Term Care policy several years ago because you were told you should! Now you need surgery and you actually need to use it. What do you do and where do you go for guidance? Read More »
- Posted in:
- Caregivers,
- Elderly Care,
- Family Issues,
- Home Healthcare
February 5th, 2013
by Nina Plonka RN, BSN, Director of Long Term Care Insurance
Rheumatoid Arthritis affects upwards of 1.3 million people. Those diagnosed with RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) may go through periods of remission for months or years where symptoms are not noticed. Read More »
- Posted in:
- Elderly Care,
- Family Issues
November 20th, 2012
by Nina Plonka RN, BSN, Director of Long Term Care Insurance
If you have had Chicken Pox you are susceptible to Shingles, since it’s the same virus which has simply returned. Once you have had it, the varicella virus a depressed immune system and stress can cause it to erupt.
Shingles might seem harmless to most but to the elderly it could be devastating. "The pain symptoms of shingles can be debilitating. If it is severe and persists for months or years, it is called post herpetic neuralgia (PHN). And unfortunately, persistent pain is a common symptom in people over 60." Read More »
- Posted in:
- Elderly Care,
- Family Issues,
- Home Healthcare
September 20th, 2012
by Caregiver Services, Inc.
Every child is indeed special in his or her own way, but some children have “special needs” to address certain medical conditions or developmental disabilities that may require skilled nursing and medical care. Today, there are numerous resources for children with special needs, you just want to be sure to vet your options and find professional care to address the unique needs of your medically fragile child. Read More »
- Posted in:
- Pediatrics
