Question on Dementia, Competency & Power of Attorney: Two Answers From Two Experts
Dementia, Competency & Power of Attorney Question: "My mother is 91 years old and has Dementia/Alzheimer's. She does not know...
August 9, 2011
Assisted Living Facilities, Short QA
Assisted Living Facilities, Short QA
Are Staff at Assisted Living Facilities Specially Trained to Administer Medications to Residents?
Answer: Training requirements for Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) are regulated by each state, and educational and training requirements vary among...
August 8, 2011
Medication Management
Medication Management
Risky Medications – What Should You Know?
Risky Medications Everyone who cares for todays’ seniors will eventually deal with the problems created by the medications that the...
August 8, 2011
Medication Management, Short QA
Medication Management, Short QA
What’s the First Step in Preventing Problems with an Elders Medications?
Answer: Make a list of all the medications that she uses, prescriptions, non-prescriptions, over the counters, supplements, and nutritionals. Keep the...
July 18, 2011
Care for Aging Parents
Care for Aging Parents
How to Be Helpful When You Have Very Stubborn Senior Parents?
Question: Even though my parents insist they don’t need my help, I can see that they are struggling to manage...
May 14, 2011
Medication Management
Medication Management
Medication Management – Help for Seniors to Magage their Medication Regimen
Question: We’ve had recurring problems handling my mother’s prescription medications. She takes about 10 prescriptions every day, and often she...