Q. My father, Rick, has FTD (frontotemporal dementia — the kind that causes him to have behavioral problems such as aggression and lack of respect for the personal space of others) and also suffers from recurring urinary tract … [Read more...]
Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
Dear Oakley, I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying … [Read more...]
Can Health Insurance Companies or Life Insurance Companies Charge the Unvaccinated Higher Premiums?
Dear Angel, I was listening to NPR recently. They mentioned that the current COVID-19 wave in the U.S. is mostly affecting unvaccinated Americans, who comprise more than 95% of current cases of hospitalization and death. I also … [Read more...]
Has the U.S. Military Developed a Pill That Could Delay Aging?
Q. I’m getting older and I’ve decided -- I’m not going down without a fight! I eat healthy, exercise daily, challenge my brain, use those face tightening creams with high ratings on Amazon, and do everything they say to “stay … [Read more...]
Olympics Special Edition: Who Are the Most Awe-Inspiring Senior Athletes?
The Olympics started this past week and there have been some incredible moments already. For some of us, watching the amazing feats of the world’s best swimmers, runners, gymnasts, and triathletes (to name just a handful of … [Read more...]
National Coverage Determination Analysis on Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
CMS NEWS (released on 7/12/2021 by CMS) CMS Opens National Coverage Determination Analysis on Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease Thorough Process Will Enable Careful Consideration of Coverage and Incorporate Public … [Read more...]
Where Will You Age? Planning to Live Independently
Jonas became a widower a couple of years ago. Before his wife died, they lived in their Springfield home for 40 years. Jonas considered downsizing, but decided to stay for as long as possible. There are too many memories there to … [Read more...]
“Growing Bolder:” It’s Never Too Late to Live Your Dreams
Ben Beach holds one of the most amazing records in sports and it's a record he breaks every year. Now in his mid-60s, the man who has run 48 straight Boston Marathons explains why and how he keeps going. Nik Wallenda is an … [Read more...]
What’s Your “Master Plan” As You Get Older?
Q. My wife and I are 59 and 60, respectively, and we recently got to talking about our “master plan” for the future. We haven’t had an in-depth discussion of this sort until now, as we have been focused on other things that are … [Read more...]
The Six Characteristics of Reaching Age 100
Catherine is a 98 year old grandmother of six and great grandmother of 10. She hopes to live for another couple of decades to see her great grandchildren graduate from college, get married, and have children of their own. No one … [Read more...]
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