Molly Shomer

How Much Training Has Your Home Care Aid Had?

Many caregivers are surprised to learn that many senior caregivers have no formal training in care of the elderly. Every state requires that nurses and certified nurse aids be licensed or certified. Sitters, companions and homemakers, however, do not have... Read >

Presidential Memorial Certificates Honor Nation's Veterans

Citizens of the United States may not agree on many things, but most citizens as well as the government of the U.S. continue to hold the many sacrifices of our military veterans in highest regard. Because of that high esteem, and regardless of when a vet... Read >

Your Senior Could Find Money By Canceling These

Many of our seniors are over-insured. While it may have made some sense when they bought various insurance policies, they are now paying premiums for insurance policies that make no financial sense. By canceling these insurance policies and stopping the p... Read >

How To Help A Senior Communicate With Insurance Companies

Life insurance, health insurance, vehicle insurance, homeowners insurance - it's been a good year if you haven't had to "push one," "push two" on the phone with an insurance company. Imagine that you're elderly, don't hear too well, and don't understand t... Read >

Paranoia and Dementia: They Often Go Hand-In-Hand

Dementia and paranoia seem to go together hand-in-hand. Just try to imagine how frustrating and frightening it must be to live in a world where your things constantly disappear, someone else is in control of your money, conversations often don't make sens... Read >

Hospitalists: Can You "Catch" One In The Hospital?

It's an emerging trend, and one that many patients find confusing and uncomfortable: their primary doctor doesn't visit them in the hospital any more and doesn't manage their hospital care. Primary care doctors are increasingly turning the care of thei... Read >

What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia?

"What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?" It's a common question, and doctors are some of the best at confusing us. Physicians seem to prefer the word "dementia," possibly because Alzheimer's has become such a loaded word. "Dementia" someh... Read >