Dear Hayek, Halloween is tomorrow night. Recently, my mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease, moved in with our family. I am concerned about how she will react to all of the commotion of kids in costume ringing the doorbell, my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Keeping the “Happy” in Happy Halloween for Seniors with Dementia
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Strokes in Younger People Are Increasing Even As New Stroke Prevention Guidelines Are Released
October 23, 2024 by
Recently, I’ve met with several married couples in their 50s where one spouse had a stroke and needed nursing home care – one had a stroke in his 40s and has been in a nursing home for many years already. This prompted me to do … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week — Take Advantage of this Important Week to Get Your Planning in Order
October 23, 2024 by
Dear Angel, I read somewhere that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. How can I convince my family and friends that they need an estate plan? Thanks for your help! Planna Head --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageMost Americans Are in Favor of Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill, Gallup Poll Says
October 16, 2024 by
The Room Next Door is a recent film that was adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel, What Are You Going Through, and tells the story of two women — Martha, played by Tilda Swinton, and Ingrid, portrayed by Julianne Moore. The former … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: October Is Long-Term Care Planning Month
October 16, 2024 by
Dear Raider, I read that it is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and last night Lester Holt talked about the rising cost of living for aging Americans. With most things continuing to rise in price, I can’t even imagine the cost of … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Open Enrollment Updates for 2025
October 9, 2024 by
For those enrolled in Medicare, you will soon have the opportunity to make changes to your health and prescription drug coverage. Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and lasts through December 7, 2024. During … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers?
October 9, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I heard somewhere that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE Model for people with dementia and their caregivers? What is this all about? Thanks for your … [Read more...]
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