In London and elsewhere in the UK, the phenomenon of the “talking bench” has taken hold. No, these park benches don’t actually speak to you when you sit down. Rather, they are designated to encourage conversation, and as it turns out, play an important role in mitigating the loneliness that can plague older adults and…
For most Americans, Medicare covers a healthy portion of health care expenses after they turn 65. The enrollment window begins three months before the month you turn 65 and lasts for three months after that. The real issue is how much and what you should sign up for as there are several choices to make….
As you may be watching a steady physical decline in your elderly loved one, and you know you’ve got to get the right care, the question always seems to come down to, Where do I begin and whom can I trust? While the Nathaniel Witherell offers superb long-term skilled nursing care and memory care, your…
Most Americans will tell you they value privacy and want to protect themselves online from any unwanted searches into their private lives, especially their medical records. When it comes to such health information, they assume that HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act/Privacy and Security Rules) will protect them. Well, yes and no. HIPPA will…
The historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that was signed into law on August 16 is setting the stage for a significant reduction in healthcare costs for millions of Americans, particularly Medicare beneficiaries. It will help make prescription drugs more affordable for beneficiaries and enable others to get and keep affordable coverage on the ACA…
This blog post is the second in a series about Medicare that briefly outlines some of the issues surrounding Medicare payments and reimbursement. The series is geared to those folks, primarily boomers or children of older adults, who would like to know more about a subject that is becoming increasingly important to them. While we…
As Boomers inch their way towards Medicare, each day in the United States about 10,000 baby boomers are celebrating their 65th birthday – and as the “sandwich generation” is increasingly called upon to take care of their aging parents, there are a few things you ought to know about Medicare health insurance coverage. Medicare is…
Whether you or your loved one are facing surgery or recovering from a serious illness, short-term rehab may on the list. But with so many options, what do you do first? The big difference: The Nathaniel Witherell Located on 22-magnificent acres in Greenwich near the Westchester County border, The Nathaniel Witherell provides world-class short-term rehab,…
In our previous blog post (December 22, 2021), we wrote about assessing when it’s time for a senior adult to transition to assisted care, and how to evaluate you or your loved one’s care needs by assessing the kind of support you need i.e. Do you need home health care, such as physical therapy or…
