Siblings sometimes cease talking to one another or rarely do – and sometimes there are good reasons for this. For siblings who never got along as kids and have had little to do with each other as adults, being thrown together to … [Read more...]

What is Sequestration? When politicians and newscasters talk about sequestration, or "sequester cuts," they are referring to a fiscal policy enacted by Congress to deal with the federal budget deficit. Sequestration first … [Read more...]

Improving hearing is just like any other skill — it takes practice. A loud restaurant or party can make conversation difficult for anyone, but for the elderly, these settings can make hearing what others have to say nearly … [Read more...]

More than 70% of seniors will need some type of long-term care, and these costs, such as nursing home stays and home health aides, are not covered by Medicare. The average stay in a nursing home typically lasts about three years, … [Read more...]

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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, a day when we celebrate love. In a recent discussion, Gloria K., a client whose mother has Alzheimer’s, told us that although her mother doesn’t remember much, she could tell her mother is still happy … [Read more...]