Communicating With Someone Who Has Memory Loss
When a friend or loved one is living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of cognitive impairment,…
Avoiding the Complications of Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s theme is “Diabetes is a Family Affair,” reflecting the fact that this disease…
Legal & Financial, Planning Ahead
Are the Baby Boomers Prepared for Retirement Care?
While a majority of middle-income baby boomers report having at least a rough retirement financial plan in place, an alarming…
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, News
Safe Social Networking for Seniors
Seniors should be encouraged to use online tools to connect with their loved ones, and stay interactive. Family members should do all they can to make sure seniors are aware of possible dangers online.
People with Medicare and the Health Insurance Marketplace: Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions by seniors on Medicare and other health law changes are answered here.
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, News
The Wired (Older) Generation: Seniors Online
If you think Facebook, Twitter, chat rooms, Skype and blogging are only for young people, think again! Today, seniors are…
New Health-Aid Wage Ruling Creates Lose-Lose Situation
The United States Chamber of Commerce says the U.S. Department of Labor ruling on on Tuesday, September 17 changing wage requirements for home health workers has created a lose-lose situation.
Quiz: Myths and Facts About Seniors and Pain
September is Pain Awareness Month. For many centuries, pain was a mystery to human beings. Like the rising and setting…
“Grandchild-Proof” Your Home
Grandchildren are a great bonus of growing older. You may have heard the old joke: “If I knew grandchildren were…
Don’t Be Part of the Medical Identity Theft Epidemic
During the ongoing national debate over healthcare reform, there is one point most people can agree on: the need to…
Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
For Patients with Memory Loss, Emotions Remain
A new study offers some good news for caregivers and other loved ones of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.The study shows that even…
Eight Reasons Seniors Should Be Socially Engaged
We humans are “hardwired” to crave and rely on human contact. Unlike, for example, a turtle, which hatches from a…