Is your loved one suddenly confused? Hallucinating? Not making sense? There could be a very easy explanation why. One of the most common reasons for a sudden mental status change in an elderly person is that they have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), which is caused by dehydration. UTIs pose a serious, and sometimes deadly, […]
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Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to adults 65 years and older, or under 65 with a disability, no matter the income. Medicare will provide short-term in-home care after a hospital or rehab stay. Medicare covers up to 100 days of care in a hospital or a skilled nursing facility “SNF” (generally
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Home care is any care provided in the home by a caregiver, often including assistance with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), as well as homemaking services. A caregiver can be a family member, private duty aide, or an employee of an agency. Home care can be provided for all ages. We at Haddon Home
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