The first assisted living facility was developed in the late 1980s after Dr. Keren Brown Wilson’s mother had a stroke and was forced to live in a nursing home. Brown Wilson’s mother had the ability to take care of herself, but couldn’t live alone, and there was no place other than a nursing home for her to… Read more »
The myths about arthritis are numerous. Some of them are so prevalent that they keep older adults who live with the disease from seeking the proper advice needed to help relieve the pain and symptoms of the disease. We will evaluate some of the most common myths and share the facts behind the misconceptions. Debunking… Read more »
The Coronavirus pandemic has created many new unique challenges for families, particularly those who wish to visit and spend time with loved ones that reside in senior living communities. At MacIntosh, we fully understand nothing can replace face-to-face interactions but have made keeping our residents connected and reduce any feelings of isolation a top priority…. Read more »
The aging of Baby Boomers is bringing great changes to this nation. Along with rising worries about safety nets and health care comes a concern about Hepatitis C. Boomers are 5 times more likely to have Hepatitis C than the rest of the U.S. population. 1 out of every 30 Boomers has Hepatitis C. That doesn’t mean… Read more »
Many seniors struggle to work their way through the options and make an informed choice regarding their health insurance. Below is a brief breakdown for each option to help you make the best decision for your healthcare needs. Traditional Medicare Let’s start with traditional Medicare. It is made up of several parts. Here’s what you… Read more »
Dear Kara: My mom will need inpatient rehab after she is discharged from the hospital. Her physician feels like she needs it to continue her recovery. This whole area is new to us. We aren’t quite sure how communication is handled or what to expect next and at each stage of her rehab. Can you… Read more »
Dear Jeremy, My mother-in-law will be having hip surgery in a Columbus area hospital later this month. Her physician has recommended she transition to a short-term rehab center to continue her recovery after she is discharged from the hospital. Unfortunately, she is fairly stubborn and refuses to even consider the idea. She thinks she can… Read more »
Dear Hope, My mother used to be very active and social before my father passed away last year. Now she’s withdrawn from a lot of her favorite clubs and pastimes. It’s tough to even get her to leave the house for her grandkids’ birthday parties! I am concerned she is on the road to depression… Read more »
Dear Linda: My aging parents live in the Columbus area. My mother was always a nervous driver in traffic, but lately it seems like my father is no longer confident in his driving ability either. Now that winter weather is here, I’m concerned that it is time for him to hang up the keys. Because I live… Read more »
