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Home for the Holidays

By Mary Kay Hood on November 21, 2016 in Patient Care

Every situation is different, but if you are considering bringing your loved one home to celebrate, you might give thought to the following. Continue Reading Home for the Holidays

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Polypharmacy and Adverse Drug Events
By Mary Kay Hood
The elderly population represents an estimated 42 million people, nearly 13.3% of the population. That population receives more than 50% of all prescription medications. Most who engage in the healthcare system take 6-8 medications, not to mention the over the counter drugs and herbal […]
Nursing Home Costs – Who Pays?
By Mary Kay Hood
You’ve taken care of your family member on your own for as long as you can. You’ve exhausted all the home health aide and home nursing resources. It’s no longer an option for them to remain in the home. Now you must make the heart-wrenching decision to move your loved one to a nursing home. As […]
Short Term Nursing Home Stay for Rehab – Who Pays?
By Mary Kay Hood
As if you don’t have enough on your mind, with all that your recovery entails, the last thing you should be worried about is who pays for this step. […]