North Star Elder Care

02/01/2024

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Demi Moore revealed she copes with ex-husband Bruce Willis' aphasia battle by staying rooted in the present. 'Meet them where they’re at,' she said Tuesday.

10/11/2023

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06/30/2022

02/11/2021

Many people on unaware of the difference between being admitted to the hospital versus being seen under observation. The cost differences can be staggering, especially if you need to go to a skilled nursing facility afterward. This video does a nice job of explaining what to ask and provides resources for additional information.

Advancing Access to Medicare and Healthcare

04/14/2020

Death and dying are always challenging to talk about, especially now when so many loved ones are being taken away suddenly, and plans we previously had, may not apply because of new guidelines due to the Coronavirus.

It is heart-wrenching to hear of loved ones having to watch from the outside as their loved ones pass on. This article provides some excellent insight and technology solutions to help with the dying process.

Care Managers can give families a technology tool "Tech Connect", to have a better death in the midst of a pandemic greater than anything the 21st century has seen hitting elders hardest .

11/27/2019

Good article on understanding how to provide compassion and sympathy when someone is going through the grieving process. Everyone grieves differently, so don't take it personally if the loved one doesn't respond the way you expect.

{"partial": " INDUSTRY November 24, 2019 5 Tips To Support Grieving Families During a Patient Death By: Mariam Yazdi Part of the art of nursing is learning how to craft your compassion and sympathy in professional situations. Because we deal with all cycles of life in healthcare, we must also deal w...

10/29/2019

Resistance to bathing is a common issue for many Alzheimer's clients. The goal is trying to find the key to make it less stressful and more enjoyable. Here are some good tips and suggestions.

The challenge to maintain good hygiene is faced by many caregivers. You want to know how to make this a less stressful routine.

10/16/2019

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As we grow older we suffer a decline in mental and physical fitness, which can be made worse by conditions like Alzheimer's disease. A new study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, shows that older people who routinely partake in physical exercise can reverse the s...