It is essential to have a solid health care power of attorney, especially for disease like ALS and Alzheimer’s. Additionally, it is important to know that a good “basic” advance-directive document needs considerable supplementation when it comes to a dreadful…
At retirement, you should be financially secure and not be worried about your finances. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your…
Aging in place continues to grow more popular in the United States. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research…
Our most vulnerable family members are in our nation’s nursing homes. When the novel coronavirus did hit, these nursing homes became its ground zero as many residents and workers did not receive testing, and staff found obtaining personal protective equipment…
Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly the elderly, and for those family members who lose hours of income (and more) while providing care for their loved ones. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program available…
As technology advances, we continue to gain valuable resources like telemedicine, the digital distribution of healthcare-related services. Not long-ago telemedicine was an innovative practice, primarily a supplement to hospitals' information strategy managing patient care and their data more efficiently. During…
Technology is a rapidly changing industry that changes every day. These advances in technology bring are constantly changing the way we live our lives and seniors are no different. There are variety of new options emerging in security technology that…
If you or a loved one who has physical or developmental needs is in the market for a home, there are some tips to consider before you begin the process. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website…
Many individuals who suffer from memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are more prone to wandering. This is often caused by the decline in cognitive functioning and symptoms such as restlessness and confusion that are…
As Americans age, most of them want to stay in their homes and communities. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to modify their homes so they will be able to safely and comfortably remain in their homes for…