Behavior Challenges
I am the owner of a non medical in-home caregiver agency. One of our clients is providing quite a challenge due to his anger, agitation, racial slurs towards caregivers, as well as inappropriate sexual comments and gestures. He is 83 years old and does not have...If You’re Unconscious, How Will the EMTs Know Your Wishes?
Imagine this scenario: An elderly woman is found on the floor. She’s unresponsive, unconscious. A neighbor calls 911. In a few minutes, the EMTs arrive with an ambulance. How do they know the woman’s medical history? How do they know her wishes when it comes to...
Is Hospice a Drain?
Recently, The Washington Post ran a story investigating the increased use of hospice care. Its investigation found that the number of “hospice survivors” has increased greatly in the last few years. That is, people are put on hospice. Then they get better, and come...