Our Ten Point Promise – Promise #4
We promise to respect and promote each person’s choice of care and lifestyle. Learn more about our Ten Point Promise at https://ckmadison.com/ten-point-promise/ and contact us today for a free in-home consultation.
New Medicare cards to be rolled out soon.
This month the federal government is rolling out a new type of Medicare card, with the goal of reducing the amount of identity theft committed against seniors. The new cards will feature an 11-character identifier, which will include numbers and uppercase [...]
Relationship Matters: How to gracefully treat the elderly?
The treatment of the elderly has been a vital function of society throughout history, but in modern times it's not uncommon for them to be treated with indignity or contempt. Grown children sometimes leave them in nursing homes where they are [...]
Our Ten Point Promise – Promise #3
Always. Learn more about our Ten Point Promise at https://ckmadison.com/ten-point-promise/ and contact us today for a free in-home consultation.
One third of the senior population over age 65 falls every year
The president of Comfort Keepers in Santa Clarita, CA recently shared a shocking statistic: One third of the senior population over age 65 falls every year. We have posted before the danger of slips and falls. According to Mr. McNamara: "A [...]
Our Ten Point Promise – Promise #2
We believe in the importance of helping our clients maintain their sense of independence.
Dementia Care Spending to Hit $277 Billion, In-Home Services Grow
It's no secret that healthcare spending is rising fast, largely due to the increase of the retired population as well as the increase in chronic conditions among that population. However, what may not be immediately apparent is how much dementia care [...]
Come work for Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers is of Madison a highly-respected employer in our community. One of our caretakers recently posted these comments online. Thank you for kind words, Katrina! "Comfort Keepers has been a fantastic place to work. They are extremely flexible and truly care [...]
K-9 tracks down missing elderly woman using bottle of her scent
Dogs (and cats!) are truly a human's best friend. This is an amazing story of a dog tracking a missing woman with dementia. Hard to believe what those beautiful animals can do! Read more about it at: https://nypost.com/2017/07/28/k-9-tracks-down-missing-elderly-woman-using-bottle-of-her-scent/
Scams are dangerous. Stay alert!
Scams in any form are a pervasive threat to the elderly. They may come in the form of emails, phone calls, or letters in the mail. They may ask for money or personal information. In one particular case in West Virginia, [...]