What Does a Geriatric Care Manager Do?

The Role of a Geriatric Care Manager The share of the United States population over the age of 65 has risen to 16%, and it is expected to climb further to 23% by 2060. People are living longer, and that means that people also have more specialized health care needs....

Comfort Medications

“What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know in Health Care:” The Importance of Keeping Our Loved One Comfortable Towards End of Life, and Why It’s Often Not Done. Introduction: Maintaining comfort and peace in individuals that are nearing the end of life is so important, yet...

Congestive Heart Failure is the Number One Reason For Hospitalizations Amongst Older Adults: “What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know in Health Care.”

Introduction: I felt strongly compelled to write this blog on heart failure as it is such a pertinent issue in the aging population today. Before I go into details on this, I’d like to address the definition of this disease process. Heart failure occurs when the heart...

Oral Care, Monitored Meals, and Aspiration Pneumonia: “What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know in Health Care.’

“What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know” in Health Care: Oral Care, Monitored Meals, and Aspiration Pneumonia Proper oral care is crucial for maintaining optimal health. Keeping the mouth clean not only helps maintain the protective properties of saliva but also reduces...