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The Emergency Medical File Every Caregiver Should Create
Family caregivers, especially those with medical power of attorney (POA), should assemble a folder containing these 9 important medical details that can be easily handed off to nurses, doctors and first responders when seniors need emergency health care.
7 CommentsER, Urgent Care or Primary Care: Which Should You Choose?
When a senior needs medical attention, consider the level of care they require and the immediacy of the need before deciding where to take them for treatment.
8 CommentsGetting Special Treatment: Senior-Centered Emergency Rooms
The growing popularity of senior emergency rooms is set to revolutionize emergency services for elderly. This geriatric wing of the ER is designed for the comfort and specialized treatment of seniors.
1 CommentEmergency Planning: Is Your Loved One’s Long-Term Care Facility Prepared?
Every long-term care facility should have a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan in place. Be sure to ask your loved one’s senior living community how they handle emergency situations like hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and fires.
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Emergency Care Questions
My grandmother attempted last night and I don't know what to do?
8 AnswersPeggySue2020 Replied Nov 19, 2024Have your LO ever experienced a mild seizure while having a bowel movement?
2 AnswersMsbradleygirl Replied Nov 10, 2024Elderly mom fell and fractured pelvis.
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Oct 15, 2024Why do facilities resist calling 911? What is wrong with this situation?
6 Answerscover9339 Answered Oct 5, 2024
Emergency Care Discussions
I can't believe I'm free (at least for the next 100 days).
12 Commentsigloo572 Commented Nov 6, 2024This would be helpful for many struggling with an undiagnosed LO. I hope it begins being implemented in the ER .
21 Commentswaytomisery Commented Oct 6, 2024Social Admissions! Who knew? Burnt knew!
11 CommentsBeatty Commented Jun 3, 2024PSA: What should be in your "GO" bag?
7 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jul 2023
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