Western Mass & Greater Springfield home health care Resources

For those seniors who are dental-resistant, the information in this article may motivate reconsideration of those check-ups.  Those in the 65+ age category face a higher risk for both dementia and gum disease.  And, now we know they can be linked. Recent research has...

It is all too common that people think that they can put off creating a will until “later”.  As recent events have shown, things happen we cannot anticipate.  The advent of COVID-19 put many families in a situation they never anticipated – the sudden demise of a...

Stories about Covid infections in nursing facilities are all too common.  This has expanded the feeling among families (88%) that they would rather find a way to care for relatives in their own homes instead of moving them into a facility.  The deaths of nearly...

Seniors generally take one of two approaches to doctor’s appointments.  They either talk too much or say too little.  If you are a caregiver for a senior, you can greatly help with the usefulness of the appointment if you act as a coach. For those who like to share...

Let’s not bury the lead.  No stroke is good.  TIA’s however, when discovered and treated quickly, can help prevent a major stroke.  In fact, doctors estimate that up to 15 percent of people will have a major stroke within three months of experiencing a mini-stroke....

The living will is one form of Advance Directive that speaks for you when you cannot.  They are generally written, although oral directives, properly witnessed, are legal, too.  They are important should you or a loved-one become incapable of conveying your wishes due...

The legacy we leave is not always money or real estate. Artifacts and collections have a value that goes beyond dollars and cents. The importance of hobbies and collections need to be given special consideration in planning an estate that includes baseball cards,...

While informed consent policies require health care professionals to make sure that patients or those who are acting on their behalf are comfortable with the suggested course of care. Making medical decisions is a challenging process that entails a thorough assessment...

Deciding whom should serve as the Executor of your estate is not a decision to be taken lightly.  The person you name will have an impact on your life and family’s future.  Making a cavalier decision about this decision could have a negative outcome later. What Does...