PA Program to Ease the Financial Burden of Caregiving
Pennsylvania offers an innovative Medicaid waiver program that can lessen the financial burden of family caregiving. Through this program, family members may be eligible to get compensated to provide hands-on support to loved ones. The most common program that pays loved ones for caregiving is a Medicaid option program known as Medicaid Waivers. These Waivers are also […]
Read More....Why is Social Interaction Important for Older Adults?
Did you know that chronic loneliness affects more than 8 million seniors in the United States? For seniors, lack of social interaction is considered as much of a health risk than smoking or obesity. This risk can be mitigated, however. Studies show that increased socialization may lead to as much as a 50% decrease in […]
Read More....Falling: How to Reduce Your Risk of Injury
Did you know that falling is the Number One cause of injury in older adults? Falls are the most common injury among people over 65 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These falls are the leading cause for non-fatal and fatal injuries, with over three million people treated each year in […]
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