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By Charlotte Bishop on 10/27/2010 9:47 AM

Medicine today is full of miracles.  But Aging Well magazine (Jan/Feb, 2009) reports that although the over 65 set in America constitute only about 13% of the population they account for about 30% of all prescriptions filled.  Their share of over the counter (OTC) drugs is estimated to be closer to 40%-50% of all retail meds sold.  The report goes on to say that nearly two in five hospitalizations each year are a result of medication issues associated with elders.  The elderly are fully half of all prescription drug-related deaths annually.

By Charlotte Bishop on 10/22/2010 1:05 PM

Everyone's abilities and needs change as they age, but home may still be the same physical space it was twenty or more years ago. It's important not to wait until there is an accident to make changes that can help accommodate an older person's changing needs. It is easy to get ahead of where you need to be by presuming that the decision is about whether the best place for a loved one is home or an assisted living facility, a skilled nursing facility or some other new residence.

By Charlotte Bishop on 10/15/2010 12:15 PM

This is one of the most emotionally-charged questions I hear when I am called by a family member who is concerned for the well-being of their older parent/s living alone at home. There is a lot of emotional attachment to “home sweet home,” “home as castle” and more that has been learned over time. The question of whether home is still the best or safest place for an aging loved one is not just about the physical space.

By Charlotte Bishop on 10/13/2010 11:15 AM

This is the first of my blog series on the challenges faced by those who help elders or others with special needs.  We have heard it said that it takes a village to raise a child.  In my experience as a Geriatric Care Manager, I have found that it takes a village to care for our elders and others with special needs as well.

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Initially, it takes some discipline to keep from picking up phone calls or from opening doors when bells ring. However, it is one help to protect from scams by allowing time to consider. . . Cell phones can be programmed to forward calls to a home phone. A home answering machine message can ask callers to leave name and number for a return call. If home, the elder or caregiver can screen the call before picking up. A scammer will quickly move on to a caller who will respond. Single women do well to have a male record a message that might say something like: (politely) Thank you for calling, please leave your name and phone number so WE can call you back.
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Re: Four Tips for the Accidental Caregiver
Great article Charlotte - I am always heartened at how neighbors and acquaintances will step forward to assist a senior in need. Sometimes it is because the senior has outlived their family members - sometimes there are other reasons. In any event, these situations are really unique, and they require some planning to handle thoughtfully. A geriatric care manager can be a really important piece of that puzzle. You have provided some really good suggestions in this article. Keep up the good work.
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