A Place for Mom's Family

Much has changed in the last 30 years.  Computerized Medical record systems that report to directly to Medicare.  Constant surveys from state, federal and local ombudsmans have for some facilities having visits from authorities on a regular basis.  But most of all much has been done in training, education and overall concern for ...

Ken, You can reach me at Scott@agapesenior.com or call my office and talk to Kim at 803-454-3505.  I am the CEO of AgapeSenior and we provide ID, ALF, SNF and Hospice all over SC in upscale facilities.  We run intothe driving issue alot and would be glad to give a quote.    

Was this really an assisted living?  Most ALFs do not do puree food, have a social worker, or allow people to be restrained in wheelchairs all day.  I know that a lot of people do not know the difference but most states define ALF as a place that provides assistance with activities of daily living and cannot offer nursing care.  ...

I am sorry to hear of your expeience and the death of your mother.  I like to remind people that assisted living in most states is a social model of care.  Licensed nurses are not required or even recognized in South Carolina.  Licensed nursing sevices cannot be provided by the facility in South Carolina.  Your mother's ...

The night will come.  You get a call from your parent, sibling or friend of the family.  Your mother or father has fallen and is being transported to the hospital.  Think!  What do I do next!  You get out of bed and go to the hospital or if you live to far away you call someone to go to the hospital with your parent.  ...

Medicare is probably one of the most important aspects in the life of someone over 65 in America.  Unfortunately, older Americans and their families do not understand how the system works.  This article is an attempt to give a layman’s interpretation to various aspects of the Medicare system.  Unlike other Medicare programs, ...

From the moment we are born we are asserting our independence.  In fact the process of  birth is a statement of independence itself, no longer do we need our mothers for life support.  So from birth, to the first step, the first time we say “no”, to our first day of school, the first time we drive a car, go off to college, get ...

Incontenance could be an issue and cause.  Many patients in nursing homes get overlooked for bladder issues because as a society we have become to expect this in our elderly population.  The bladder is a muscle and due to age, illness (such as a stroke), childbirth, the muscle weakens and causes more frequent urination.  There are ...

How works The HELP Personal Medical Connection is equipped with the following: HELP base unit, which connects to your telephone line & telephone Waterproof pendant worn around your wrist or neck Backup battery for power failures Automatic tests of system viability Customizable medication reminders Adaptable to monitor other ...

I am a senior health care provider as well as a child of parents and in-laws who are aging.  Several things you can do: disconnect the battery in the car.  Have the car towed and tell your father/mother that the car is being repaired.  But most of all it is important to begin to talk with yor parents long before they are having ...