and a Member of Older Women's League
Jane Ogilvie
Proprietor
Gulfport Florida
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~ Jane and Arthur ~
Jane Ogilvie
Proprietor
Gulfport Florida
Home Senior Solutions of Pinellas County e-Mail
~ Jane and Arthur ~
God grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.
More senior humor! ......
Assessment
In order to understand a situation, information must be obtained and reviewed. A nursing assessment is done systematically to be sure all areas of health are covered. Additionally, a nurse is trained to obtain information through observation which provides valuable insight.
What Is Home Health Care?
Home Health Care has become an important player in the delivery of medical services. Many physicians order home health care visits during the recovery phase following hospitalization. These visits provide you with the care you need to help you through the healing phase. Providing these services in the home environment is beneficial to the individual and has been proven to be a significant cost-effective measure in the health care industry.
What is Assisted Living?Assisted Living is a living option chosen by many which makes life pleasurable again. Commonly referred to as ALFs, these facilities have staff available 24 hours a day if you have a problem.
The Assisted Living option is a great choice for those who either cannot or should not live by themselves anymore. Assisted Livings provide a supportive environment which enables you to be as independent as possible, but at the same time, provides safety and security for its residents.
What Are The Most Common Legal Problems For The Elderly?
Some of the most common problems that face those who are aging include:
Planning for an incapacity should it occur. Protecting assets from nursing home and other long term care expenses. Estate planning including the making of a will, or establishing living trusts. Appointing an agent to become a power of attorney or a durable power of attorney, or having a guardian appointed. Less frequently occurring legal problems which strike the elderly are abuse and neglect.
These can occur both in the home and in healthcare facilities.
What is a Senior Related Investigative Service?
Preventing abuse of the disabled and elderly is a fundamental goal of Senior Solutions of Pinellas County. In order to address this aspect of care management, we have established a unique relationship with Carol Schiannameo and the professional service of Tampa Bay Investigations. Through collaborative effort, we are better able to protect those who are frail and vulnerable. If you suspect a loved one, friend or neighbor is suffering from physical, mental, emotional, financial, or nutritional abuse, professional intervention may be necessary.
What is Long Term Care Insurance?
Long term care insurance is available to help finance your stay in a nursing home, or to provide you with the monies required for you to have home health care services, day care services, Assisted Living care, and respite care.
One of the most important documents an individual should have is a living will. If you have a terminal condition, or one which leaves you in a permanently vegetative state, and you do not wish to be kept alive by artificial means, you must have a living will which states this decision.
You might be interested in knowing
A conference called, "Consumer Fraud Against the Elderly" was held in Clearwater, Florida on November 1st, 1999. It was jointly sponsored by The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. All speakers concurred that it is necessary to continue to try and "educate" the public. They also agree that this needs to be an ongoing effort.
How to address Pet Issues
Seniorsmile network recognizes the importance of pets in the lives of the elderly. The Senior Dogs Project - “Looking Out for Older Dogs” is full of useful information about aging dogs. If you have an older dog, or would like to adopt an older dog, this is a useful, enjoyable, and inspiring site.