If you’ve ever tried comparing healthcare plans for seniors, you know that it can be overwhelming. How do you know which plan will best suit your needs? Are you paying too much? Who can you trust for good advice? Finding the right plan for you requires research into all of the available options. Here are…
Read MoreNo one enjoys end of life planning, whether about yourself or someone you love. The very subject presents some awkward, uncomfortable, and emotional issues. However, the consequences of not having this discussion can be much more painful. In reality, the sooner you discuss the decisions that have to be made, the better. Families who have made end of…
Read MoreMost people suffer from an occasional bout with insomnia. Sleepless nights may be brought on by anxiety, illness, or even diet. A restless night here and there is unpleasant, but usually doesn’t bring with it any long-term consequences. Chronic insomnia, however, is another story. When normal sleep patterns are disrupted for an extended period of time,…
Read MoreWith the average life expectancy increasing, more and more people are reaching a stage in life when they need long term senior care of some sort. If you or a loved one have given some thought to planning for senior care, you are probably aware that quality nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in home…
Read MoreMost of us place great importance on our ability to drive, and justifiably so. For many, especially those who live in areas where public transportation is limited, this ability is what enables them to meet many day to day needs such as purchasing household supplies, getting to and from appointments, and keeping social engagements. Loss…
Read MoreEach new phase of life brings with it many changes, some more welcome than others. Maybe, like many others, you breathed a sigh of relief when you reached retirement, thinking that, with the responsibilities of working and raising a family behind you, you’d finally have some time to do what you wanted to do! And…
Read MoreAh, the holidays. It’s that time of year when we all overindulge with the intent to get healthier the moment the calendar flips to the start of the New Year. But, the New Year will be here before you know it, so now makes for the perfect time to start thinking about your plans for…
Read MoreNow that Thanksgiving is past us, Christmas will be here before you know it. This means that homes will soon be adorned with all manner of holiday decorations, inside and out. But, along with all of that beauty and magic comes some serious risks for seniors. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your home…
Read MoreFor many seniors using a walker can be emotionally challenging because they often view the aid as a physical representation of their loss of strength, balance, and mobility. There can also be some physical challenges as well, because it can take some time for a senior to get used to walking with a walker. But,…
Read MoreIt’s no mystery that adults gradually start losing their hearing as they age. And while it can be easy to attribute it to listening to their music too loudly when they were young, age-related hearing loss is actually a normal condition that affects almost all older adults, regardless of the music listening habits they enjoyed…
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