November 2008 Entries
Now that the election is over, take a look at the new president's position on health care.
Seniors must remember to checkout options for Medicare coverage changes by December 31st.
Take the time to notice any changes in your senior loved ones as you spend time with them over the holidays.
Remember as you plan for retirement that you will need savings to supplement your Social Security benefit for at least another 30 years, most likely.
A new study confirms that longevity runs in families with children of centenarians having greater odds of also reaching their 100th birthday.
The slowing economy is also impacting the Assisted Living sector with seniors unable to sell their homes, fewer are moving to senior living communities.
A Geriatric Care Manager can be a valuable resource to help manage senior care, especially if you are a long-distance caregiver.
The mini-mental exam offers an easy way to identify real signs of memory loss.
You can now find a guide to quality senior products on the FTC's website and avoid those products which have been reported as frauds or scams.
You are not the only one assisting a senior with memory loss and this website knows just what will help.
Once a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease is given, it is important to begin the discussions about how care will be provided and who will be providing the care. You should not assume all family members will want to be involved - sometimes there are those who do not want to participate in the care for both real and imagined reasons.
There are various types of memory loss but Alzheimer's Disease presents special challenges and identifying it early can be helpful for the senior and their loved ones.
Every state in the USA offers an elder abuse hotline for anyone to call when they are interacting with a senior who may need more care or assistance or protection from someone who does not have the senior's best interest at heart.
Eating a banana is a natural way to lower blood pressure.
Long-term care insurance can be purchased to prevent a spend-down of assets should senior care services become needed.
News of Barack Obama's grandmother passing just a day before the election brings sadness we can all relate to when losing a loved one.
Seniors, and those at any age, can try this exercise to find out if they are "in balance".
Living well is important at all ages, in order for one to age well. While good genes are always a plus, there are resources for both seniors and their Caregivers to learn about healthy diet, exercise and ways to control stress levels to allow you to enjoy your life.
Detecting the proper form of memory loss a senior is experiencing is vital for proper treatment and to slow the progression.
Early detection of memory loss greatly helps, by allowing the senior and their family to learn how to cope and by possibly slowing down the decline with medications and a daily routine. Take advantage of the upcoming free memory screenings at 2,000 locations nationwide.