Tacit Logic

Talking with Aging Parents about Home Care

Most people want to remain living in their own home as they age. There are definitely many nice retirement home and nursing home options, but staying in your own surroundings can be very comforting and improve the quality of life for some people. For ad... Read >

Medicare Prevention Screenings

Home health care patients who are covered under Medicare often have many preventative health services available to them at little or no cost. Caregivers should know how to find these services and should have their patients adhere to a preventative health ... Read >

Traveling with Senior Citizens

Traveling with elderly patients can certainly be a challenge, but there are many things that caregivers and family members can do to make it easier, safer, and less stressful. Planning ahead is essential to make sure everything goes smoothly and also to ... Read >

Naturopathic Medicine and Senior Citizens

In addition to traditional Western medicine, many people are interested in using different types of care to treat ailments and illnesses. Naturopathic medicine is based upon the core belief that the human body has the ability to heal itself and can also ... Read >

The Flu and Senior Citizens

It is the height of flu season, and many caregivers wonder whether their elderly patients should get a flu shot. There are many common misconceptions about the flu; the following will outline some of these concerns and possible solutions: 1. Getting a... Read >

Hip Replacement Surgery for Senior Citizens

For many senior citizens, the prospect of a hip replacement surgery, called arthroplasty, is a very real possibility. This surgery allows the weakened or diseased parts of the hip joint to be replaced with artificial parts called prosthetics. The benefi... Read >

When Aging Parents Keep Secrets

For some senior citizens, it can be difficult to accept the fact that they are aging and might not be able to keep their full independence. Because of this, there are many things that people who are reaching old age will try and keep secret from their fa... Read >

Activities for Dementia Patients

For many elderly home care patients, suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s can limit the types of activities they can do, and can also make it difficult for them to enjoy the things they used to do. Caregivers should spend time planning and organizing a... Read >

Avandia Drug Warnings

Avandia is the name brand of the drug rosiglitazone, which is prescribed to patients with Type 2 diabetes; its purpose is to work in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Avandia is manufactured ... Read >

Paxil and Problems with Birth Defects

Paxil (generic paroxetine) is a popular prescription drug that is an SSRI and is prescribed for anxiety and depression. It is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). In December 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced to consumers tha... Read >

DePuy Hip Replacement Recall

On August 26, 2010, DePuy Orthopedics, which is a division of Johnson & Johnson, voluntarily recalled two of their metal on metal hip replacement systems after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received hundreds of complaints from customers whos... Read >

Health Statistics for Senior Citizens

An overview of statistics about the general health of senior citizens, presented by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is an organization whose goal is to improve the lives of seniors through education, intervent... Read >

Reverse Mortgages and Paying for Retirement

Unfortunately, some seniors may realize too late that they have not saved enough money for retirement. One option for some may be a reverse mortgage, which is a special type of home loan that allows the homeowner to convert the equity of their home into ... Read >

Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for more than just retirement funds. The SSA offers two types of disability insurance to those who cannot work. They are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance ... Read >

Fighting a Traffic Ticket

There are many reasons to contest a traffic ticket. A violation for a traffic offense goes on the driver’s record, which can adversely affect their auto insurance rates and even the status of their license. In many cases, drivers who accumulate too many... Read >