Many of us think of retirement as part of the natural order of things. Not long ago, this meant working until you’re about the age of 65, then living off a pension and Social Security benefits. Now, pensions have become less … [Read more...]
Long-Term Care Planning
Guest Post by Michael Feinberg CLU, ChFC, Director of Insurance for Madison Financial Strategies As the population has continued to age over the last 30-40 years, one major risk to the financial wellbeing of individuals and … [Read more...]
Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?
Years of research has found that the most common gene linked to Alzheimer's disease is a risk gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE). Recent research built upon what was already known about APOE, finding that people with two copies … [Read more...]
Check-in Services to Keep Seniors Who Are Aging in Place Safe
Many of us have loved ones who are aging in place, who may have mobility issues and who are at risk for falls. We may not live nearby, and we may find ourselves staying up at night worrying about what would happen if our loved one … [Read more...]
What Are the 15 Factors Linked to a Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia?
If you're in your 70s or 80s, and you've noticed that you're experiencing some forgetfulness, it may be reasonable to be concerned about memory loss that may or may not be dementia. But what if you're in your 60s, 50s, 40s, or 30s … [Read more...]
Cognitive Testing Doesn’t Have to Cost Thousands — AARP Offers Free New Option
Many don’t realize that the brain is continuously changing and developing across our life span. This doesn’t just happen when we’re young. Some cognitive functions become weaker with age, while others actually … [Read more...]
Coping with the “Transfer Trauma” of Moving a Loved One
Rachel, a caregiver for her mother who is in the early to mid-stages of dementia, is on the emotional roller coaster of moving her mom to an assisted living facility. It’s taking quite a toll on her and her mother, because … [Read more...]
Our Top 23 Articles of 2023
Happy New Year! As our loyal readers know, we’ve covered a lot of ground in 2023. From incredible technological advances involving artificial intelligence to new diagnostic methods and treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, … [Read more...]
Can Dementia Patients Relearn Day-to-Day Tasks?
Those with dementia still have the ability to learn new things and relearn tasks they once knew how to perform. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis by Swedish scientist Elias Ingebrand, who hopes to debunk the general … [Read more...]
Will My Mother Face Financial Ruin Paying for a Nursing Home?
Q. My mother has Parkinson’s, and it is progressively getting more difficult for her to do things on her own. She has fallen several times and is having trouble swallowing. We have an aide who comes to help her, but this level of … [Read more...]
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