Sat.Sep 05, 2020 - Fri.Sep 11, 2020

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The Benefits of Telehealth for Seniors

Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many doctors’ offices began offering telehealth services. In the US, Medicare expanded its coverage for telehealth services , so that senior patients can take advantage of ‘virtual’ visits with their doctors. As we continue to practice physical distancing and keep our socialization limited to our ‘bubbles,’ telehealth will remain one of the common ways many of us access healthcare services.

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Hospice Care for Patients with Advanced Lung Disease/COPD

Three Oaks Hospice

End-stage COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and complications, and families often worry about how to provide proper care for a loved one with advanced lung disease.