Dementia and Alzheimer’s require thoughtful, but quick action. Hearing a doctor pronounce a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s is devastating. It impacts both the patients and their loved ones. Fear is a common response as the progression of the disease leads to loss of memories, personality, relationships, and independence. According to a recent Next Avenue […]
Certain purchases can make caregiving easier and safer. The role of caregiver requires a lot of responsibility. The individuals who require assistance are often vulnerable to injury. Caregivers worry about whether they will be able to prevent accidents, especially when giving care in the home setting. According to a recent AARP article titled “9 Items […]
Single seniors should not ignore estate planning. There are many things in life people do not enjoy doing. Often these tasks are easier to tackle with a support system. They are also easier to remember when people remind you they need to be done. This can apply to relatively simple tasks like making dinner. According […]
Home modifications can help seniors maintain independence longer. Dorothy Gale was right. There is really no place like home. It is comforting knowing each room, drawer, and cabinet intimately through years of use. There is also something special about sleeping on your own bed and being able to host family anytime you want. And home […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Certain supplements may benefit you as you age. Vitamins and minerals are important for the healthy functioning of human bodies. Sometimes our bodies get sufficient amounts through the foods we eat. Other times, supplements are helpful in making up for deficiencies. According to a recent AARP article titled “The 3 Supplements You Might Actually Need […]
The development of health problems is common for those over age 50. Fifty is a big birthday. The Big 5-0. At this milestone, you have lived for half of a century. Each year you have experienced new adventures. According to a recent AARP article titled”7 Common Health Problems That Can Strike After 50,” these experiences and […]
Processed meat and dementia may have an unfortunate connection. Do you like bacon? If yes, you are in good company. As the old saw goes: "That's too much bacon! (Said no man ever.)" Unfortunately, you may want to rethink your dietary choices. According to a recent Medical News Today article titled “Dementia: 25 grams of […]
Dementia can be recognized through financial forgetfulness. All people can be forgetful occasionally. Forgetfulness is not always an indicator of dementia. However, it is a symptom. According to a recent Medical Express article titled “Older adults with dementia exhibit financial 'symptoms' up to six years before diagnosis,” financial forgetfulness is correlated to higher rates of […]
Social Security will look slightly different in 2021. When you think of retirement, you likely also think of Social Security. Social Security benefits provide monthly income in retirement for those who qualify to receive based on their work history. Although you should personally save and invest part of your income for retirement in a Roth […]
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