COVID-19 infections continue to rise in the United States. Over three million people have come down with the virus, and nearly 140,000 people have died. Data shows that the racial

Not All Hospital Stays Are Considered Inpatient Care When a patient is put into the hospital, they’re assigned a status. Inpatient status and observation status are the two m

  The holidays will differ this year due to COVID-19. Families more than likely will not gather to celebrate, potentially creating major consequences for aging loved ones and

It’s no secret that the holidays can be rough for older adults who live alone and don’t have family members nearby. For many seniors, it can be downright depressing to spend a holi

If choice is a major concern for you regarding health care, you don’t ever want to enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan (MA). If you can’t afford a premium for tradition

  Thousands of elders are living in nursing homes despite lack of need, many against their will.   Many elderly patients get admitted to the hospital with profound weakne

When it comes to elder care, a well-prepared and highly trained workforce is no simple matter. Elder care facilities must be supportive in their efforts to provide supervised, prof

To make sure your elder family members can stay in their MLTC plan and in order for them to obtain home care services needed to return home, request a fair hearing or call NY Medic

Health, well-being, economic security, and social connections are few of the cornerstones of successful aging. However, these are the same areas that LGBT elders face substantial b

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major change to nursing homes, including visitation rules. However, visits from family and friends are important to the residents' health and wel

Discrimination against elders is on full display during this pandemic. Some people blame them for the shelter-in-place guidelines. Some say they should be offered up as a sacrifice

The United States has a growing elderly population of 12 million and it is projected that the nation needs 17,000 geriatricians, but only a very few medical students are choosing t

Covid-19 has shown nursing homes the desperate need to create stringent infection control, ensure proper staffing at all times, and to look into consistent resident monitoring to c

My Elder Monitoring ensures that the needs of the elders are prioritized and fulfilled whether by using third party providers or by an advocate. This is especially helpful now that

  From cohousing to multigenerational living, there are plenty of alternative eldercare solutions available these days.   These days, a person looking for senior housing

Having positive self-perceptions about the benefits of getting older can create a self-fulfilling prophecy by helping someone stay mentally, physically, and psychologically younger

A long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) is a hospital specializing in treating patients requiring extended hospitalization. But why do LTACHs have a very negative reputation in the

If you are visiting your elder relatives this holiday season, look out for these ten warning signs compiled by My Elder that may indicate that you need to take action.

Women are often left with no choice but to interrupt their careers due to caregiving responsibilities, a societal role falling disproportionately on them than men.

The Sandwich Generation, the group of adults who care for both their own children and parents, understandably experience more stress than any other age group.

For some families, the golden years are turning nightmarish, thanks to state laws that some nursing homes are using to try to gain guardianship...

The term ‘spousal refusal’ may sound downright selfish, uncaring, and mean, but for the well spouse and the rest of the family, it could mean financial survival...

"Elder Orphans" or "Solo Agers" do not have to live in fear. Through proper preparation and arrangements in place, they should be able to grow old with grace...

Pre-dispute arbitration agreements are allowed, but nursing homes will not be able to require these agreements as a condition of admission...

Aging in place may sound simple, but there is more to it than just seniors choosing to live in their homes for as long as they can...

Medicare's coverage allows homebound people to get the necessary care and therapy they need. Unfortunately, this level of care has been very difficult to obtain in reality...

More than 80 percent of Americans over 50 say they want to remain in their home as they age, according to AARP...

There are those who believe that by being visible and vocal, they can get the best elder care for their loved one and their safety...

Music, it’s a way to communicate without words directly to our emotions...

My Elder discusses the facts about physician services in nursing homes...

For My Elder, technology is a powerful tool that we can use to achieve our goals and provide valuable services to our clients...

An admission contract is a legally binding document. Here are important points you need to know before signing it...

Defying ageism: There is no age limit for adventure and fun...

My Elder is not like any other senior placement services - we make sure we provide elder care options based on your elder’s needs...

A My Elder franchisee since 2016, Bella Kirschner shares her experience and insight as an elder care advocate...

At My Elder, we place your loved one's needs first to ensure they receive the quality of care they deserve. Read on as we share more about our advocacy...

We are frequently surprised by what many of our clients keep secret from their loved ones, things that often are highly important for those loved ones...

Being your parents' caregiver can be challenging in so many ways - physically, mentally, and financially. Here's what you can do to mitigate the financial stress...

My Elder believes that nursing home residents should be given the proper amount of care they deserve...

Elder Guardianship is legal. However, many nursing homes and assisted living facilities are abusing it. My Elder wants you to know your rights...