Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if no advance planning has been done, and if an elderly parent has broken a hip, say, and is about to be discharged from the hospital, the family…
As our population ages, Americans are entering nursing homes at unprecedented rates. The CDC estimates that 1.3 million Americans lived in nursing homes in 2015. Of course, that number has only gone up in the last six years. Nursing homes provide a…
Having a strong power of attorney is important for everyone but is especially important for those who have a condition like Alzheimer’s. Additionally, it is important to know that a good “basic” advance-directive document needs considerable supplementation when it comes…
Mabel’s children knew that Mabel would need long-term nursing-home care in the near future. It was the holidays, and Mabel always got a lot of joy out of generosity. But her children had heard that people in Mabel’s circumstances should…
One of the leading causes of death from injury among seniors is falling, and the risk increases with age. Fully one third of those over age 65 fall each year, and many suffer severe or even fatal injuries. Researchers at…
New Checklist Helps Catch Symptoms Earlier A new condition known as mild behavioral impairment may be the forerunner of dementia according to Researchers presenting at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016 (AAIC 2016). They also proposed a new MBI checklist that physicians…
Whether provided at home or in a nursing home, long-term care is a major financial risk in our senior years. However, few people buy long-term care insurance. Of those who do, one-third with long-term care insurance at age 65 will…
It is nothing short of a national tragedy; that many elderly American’s, about 45 percent, are not making it financially to meet their most basic needs. Many of these older adults must routinely shuffle their available resources in an attempt…
Unlike in the past, we have vaccines. However, the rollout has been slower than expected. COVID 19 is raging throughout many states. So how do we continue to maintain strong mental health during the next several months after enduring so…
Dementia, and in particular, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in the American population, is creating difficult caregiving experiences for the family members who are primarily responsible for providing care. Even though you understand your loved one’s dementia behaviors are a…