While most of us don’t like to think about it, there’s a chance we’ll need some type of long-term care (LTC) as we age. In fact, in 2018, 14 million adults needed long-term care services. But do you know what long-term care options are available to you and how to pay for them? In this...
Everyone, as they get older, experiences a little forgetfulness. But when noticeable memory loss starts to happen to an aging loved one, how do you know if it’s actually the early signs of dementia? To help you decide when it’s time to talk to your family doctor, this article will discuss the signs of dementia...
Home ownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. An achievement that can also represent a place to grow old. While aging at home may seem like a good idea at first, as the years pass, many seniors come to see homeownership as a huge responsibility. Not only are there the household chores...
Caring for elderly parents can be difficult under the best of circumstances. While the best plan is to figure out things about beforehand so you know everyone’s wishes about long-term care, draw up a will and even designate powers of attorney for both health care and finances. But that’s not how it always works out. ...
If you’re one of those people who worries about finding just the right holiday gifts for everyone on your list, you know how hard it can be. Even for people you know really well. To help, here’s a holiday gift guide for seniors, broken into areas of interest. So if you have someone who wants...
If you’re a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia, you’re probably aware that they experience anxiety and agitation more often and more easily than other people. Now combine that with Halloween, when strangers dressed up in costumes knock on your door asking for candy, and it’s possible to see how the...
Even if you can’t go to the gym, you can still improve your strength and mobility by doing bodyweight exercises. A bodyweight workout doesn’t use free weights, machines or any other type of equipment. You use your own bodyweight as resistance – which means you can do strength training exercises just about anywhere. Continue reading...
It’s a word that can carry a lot of weight and is a common fear of most everyone as they age: Alzheimer’s. But it’s important to recognize that there are many different stages people with dementia go through. One of the best ways to provide your loved one with a better quality of life is...
You may be familiar with assisted living – or this could be uncharted territory for you and your family. Either way, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are answers to some common questions we get about assisted living. What is assisted living? Assisted living is for people who need help on a daily...
More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder in which the brain’s nerve cells get entangled and wither away. It’s a term that most are familiar with, but even so, there are plenty of misconceptions about the disease. Here, we bust six common myths about Alzheimer’s and give you facts...