The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a state-sponsored Medicaid program providing disabled or chronically ill individuals who need long-term home care a chance to choose and di...
Jan
2021
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Dec
2020
23
Loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s understandably feel vulnerable. Depending on the extent of the illness, they may not have a full grasp of where they are or what is happening around them. Memory ...
Dec
2020
02
Diabetes affects 34.2 million Americans, —10.5% of the population. Of those diagnosed with diabetes, 14.3 million, 26.8%, are Americans age 65 and older. Although these numbers are staggering, life...
Oct
2020
28
A healthy lifestyle includes physical activity, sleep, and of course, good food. We need to put into our bodies the essential nutrients we need to remain strong, maintain our memory, feel good, and fi...
Oct
2020
19
We’re all familiar with the caricature of “the cranky old man” (or woman). The elderly recluse who everyone tries to avoid because he or she is unpleasant to be around. While there are many exaggerate...
Oct
2020
07
Maintaining a positive relationship between a caregiver and a patient is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips that you could use to make sure you are getting the most out of your care...
Sep
2020
23
September is National Healthy Aging month! The goal of this awareness campaign is to encourage people to focus on the positive aspects of growing older. Regardless of where you are on the aging spectr...
