by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog
As a society, we quickly recognize overt prejudice. Disparaging comments about skin color, national origin and religion are patently unacceptable. Yet, seemingly innocuous comments to the elderly about their age do not raise much indignation. Being referred to as an...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
When a family caregiver is called upon to help with an elderly loved one, occasionally he or she runs into an unexpected situation – hoarding. Hoarding is relatively common among the elderly and tends to get worse with advancing age. Clutter and unsanitary...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 10, 2021 | Blog
Sadly, seniors are especially vulnerable to fraud. While fraud affects over 25 million people per year if you are older than 60, you are at an increased risk of being a target. Fraud comes in many forms. Some con artists sell fake products and services by email or...