Long-Term Care Insurance Explained
This coverage is designed to bridge the gap and cover costs health insurance won't. It might be hard to imagine now, but chances are you’ll need some help taking care of yourself later in life. The big question is: How will you pay for it?
Can You Inherit Debt From a Loved One?
Most people owe some debt when they die. For example, when someone suffers a serious accident or chronic illness, they incur medical bills up until the time they pass.
Problems with Medication Adherence with Seniors
In the last twenty years, the amount of seniors taking medication in America has nearly tripled.
Combatting Senior Malnutrition
Malnutrition is more something you are likely to consider as a third-world problem or a result of unhealthy eating habits than a regular issue, but the truth is that one of the most nutritionally deficient groups in this country is actually the elderly.
Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions
Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.
How Old Do You Feel?
When we’re young, our age defines us. We can vote and drink at 18, rent a car at 21, and earn the highest minimum wage at 25. After that, our attention turns to ‘landmark birthdays’ and what they say about us, whether it’s settling down at 30, life beginning at 40, 50 being the new 40, or getting a bus pass when we turn 60.
Anxiety and Agitation or Discomfort and a Plea for Help?
Too often in the care industry, you hear about challenging situations with residents being anxious and agitated.
Walk Intensity Can Lower Dementia Risk, Weight
We all know walking is good for us, but new research suggests that walking with a little more oomph can improve the benefits.
Workouts for Seniors: 4 Things to Consider Before Getting Started
In this interview, Dr. Susan Scharpf discusses the best ways for seniors to get started with a workout routine and some great tools to help make it a habit.
10 Helpful Tips for Taking an Aging Parent to the Doctor
When you take an aging parent to a medical appointment, you wind up playing many roles. Suddenly you’re not just a concerned family member, but also a caregiver and a medical advocate.