Home Safety for Every Stage of Aging
I’ve spoken with many loved ones, patients, and caregivers who worry about whether their I’ve spoken with many loved ones, patients, and caregivers who worry about whether their homes are truly safe. I often hear questions about what changes can be made and if it’s even possible to do them in time. The truth is, […]
Medicare GUIDE Model for Dementia Care
For those living with dementia or caring for someone who sometimes feels overwhelmed. Questions swirl: Where do we begin? Who will coordinate all these doctors, services, and supports? Where can I find help when things get hard? GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), offers […]
Choosing the Right Underpad
When I was new in the field of wound care, I was eager to learn everything I could. I recall watching one of my clinical instructors closely, someone I deeply admired. She was teaching a group of newly hired nurses in a hospital. Some of them had decades of experience, while others were just beginning […]