Emily Sagle of Stafford, VA, is a full-time caregiver for her 11-year-old son, William. He’s nonverbal, autistic, and suffers from various medical and genetic conditions that make it difficult for him to attend public school. Due … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 25 Life Hacks for Seniors with Limited Mobility
“There must be a better way!” For those with limited mobility, this statement likely sounds familiar. While navigating ways to live more comfortably and independently, many turn to medical equipment, which can be helpful but … [Read more...]
Print This PageAmericans Risk Losing Life Savings When CCRCs Go Bankrupt
Bob Curtis, 87, and his wife, Sandy, put down over $840,000 to live in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) known as The Harborside, following the sale of their home three years prior. The couple expected to spend the … [Read more...]
Print This PageWine, Women, and Dementia Offers a Window into the Lives of Dementia Caregivers
“Nobody wants to be a dementia caregiver when they grow up,” says Kitty Norton in her new feature length documentary, Wine, Women, and Dementia, airing now on PBS. Many of us are thrust into the role of dementia caregiver, and … [Read more...]
Print This Page$1.3 Billion is Being Spent for Medicare Advantage Health Plans that Provide No Care to Veterans
This week, we observed Veterans’ Day, honoring Veterans for their incredible strength, resilience, and commitment to our country. As we are also in the midst of Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7), now is an … [Read more...]
Print This PageYikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Can You Learn from 3,000 Years of Collective Life Experience?
Emmy Cleaves, 86, is a yoga teacher who discovered Bikram Yoga after suffering a brain hemorrhage at age 35. Emmy continues to teach at a studio, inspiring students of all ages to heal their bodies and improve their lives with … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: 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...]
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