As the Baby Boomer generation ages, more and more families are struggling to live with a loved-one suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. While memory loss can be a frightening experience for an aging parent or … [Read more...]
Massage Therapy for Senior Citizens
Massage therapy can offer senior citizens a number of benefits that will greatly improve their sense of health and wellbeing. As the population continues to age, it is important to consider ways that we can work to improve the … [Read more...]
Making the Nursing Home Choice
While placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, there may come a time when it is the right one. It will help if you do your homework and trust your instincts. According to the Department of Health and Human … [Read more...]
Caring For Mom And Dad As They Grow Older: What Baby Boomers Need To Know About Geriatric Health Care
I often get letters, like the two below, from Baby Boomers who are caring for aging parents and trying to find health care that meets the unique needs of older people. Finding the right kind of care can seem daunting, but a little … [Read more...]
Sleepless Nights? You Can Put the Pills Away
Older people experiencing age-related sleep issues are likely to find more long-term relief through the use of regular exercise than they ever will by means of drug-related sleep aids. There are a number of reasons why exercise, … [Read more...]
Will the Government Pay for My Long Term Care?
A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says: "people who reach age 65 will likely have a 40 percent chance of entering a nursing home. About 10 percent of the people who enter a nursing home will stay there … [Read more...]
Long-term care premium increases soar: Elder law attorneys become the go-to professional
Long-term care insurer John Hancock has begun the process of seeking sharp premium increases nationwide for certain types of coverage. Initial reports from shocked policyholders surfaced in two midwestern states that have … [Read more...]
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