Stay at Home with Home Health Care Services

The availability of home health and hospice services can help patients re­tain their residence of choice, which is often their own home, but it’s im­portant to have a clear understand­ing of what each benefit entails. Lisa Giovanni, MSN, RN, presi­dent of St. Luke’s Visiting Associa­tion, explains that while both home health services and hospice programs provide medically necessary, intermittent home visits, their focus is quite different. Both services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid and most commercial insurances.

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Healthy Friendships Lead to Healthier Aging

As a senior — or caretaker of a senior — you’re well-aware of the factors that play a role in healthy aging. From getting quality sleep and eating a balanced diet to consistent exercise and participating in meaningful ac­tivities, there are many proven approaches to improving the aging process.

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Asthma or Allergy? Find Out and Breathe Easier

Having Difficulty Breathing? You Could Have
Asthma — Often Undiagnosed in Older Adults

A disease that typically first develops in children and teens, asthma can develop at any age but is often more difficult to diagnose in older adults, says St. Luke’s pulmonologist Neal M. Fitzpatrick, MD, of St. Luke’s Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates.

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