When Life Throws You a Curveball
Life is full of unpredictable events, both good and bad. Sometimes, these events can result in a significant change in our lifestyles and abilities.
Veterans Tricare Costs Are Going Up Again in 2024!
Military service members, families, and retirees will pay more for Tricare in 2024, with modest increases generally amounting to about 3%.
The Health Tests Seniors Need
As you age, your need for regular medical testing usually increases. Now is when you need to be proactive about your health and monitor changes in your body.
Geriatric Massage: The Best Therapy for Elderly
A geriatric massage can be used as therapy for basic stress relief and relaxation. It can be considered as an alternative to therapy
How Jimmy Carter has changed the conversation around hospice
Former President Carter’s public disclosure in February that he was entering hospice care — where he remains nearly six months later — is shifting the perception of end-of-life care for patients and their families.
The Challenges of Dental Care While Living with Dementia
Understanding an individual’s current and past experiences with dentistry and oral care is essential in being able to effectively support their oral care needs.
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.