Life is unpredictable, and we never really know what will happen as we go through our daily lives. There’s always a possibility that you will become incapacitated or unable to handle your responsibilities due to either a mental or physical injury or … [Read more...] about Incapacity Planning and Why You Need It
Senior Living
Physical Activity and Exercise Are Essential as We Age
Exercising and staying physically active have long been recognized as being beneficial for people of all ages, but they become even more important as we age. … [Read more...] about Physical Activity and Exercise Are Essential as We Age
Abuse of Elders During the Coronavirus Pandemic
There are many forms of elder abuse, and it may present itself in multiple ways simultaneously in older adults’ lives. Sadly, elder abuse events are significantly underreported. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as … [Read more...] about Abuse of Elders During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In Need of Help: How to Help Family Members
There are many people these days battling an addiction, living on the streets, or suffering from a mental disability – or all three at once. Many families want to assist family members struggling like that, but families are unsure how to offer that … [Read more...] about In Need of Help: How to Help Family Members
How Soon Should You Begin Receiving Social Security Benefits After Being Laid Off?
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans face risks that extend beyond becoming infected with COVID-19. If you are close to retirement age and recently lost your job, there is a good chance you may not find work again. The Great Recession … [Read more...] about How Soon Should You Begin Receiving Social Security Benefits After Being Laid Off?
Being There for a Loved One Who Is in a Nursing Home
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, advocating for your loved one in a nursing home has become more demanding and complicated. Both residents and staff in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by … [Read more...] about Being There for a Loved One Who Is in a Nursing Home
Seniors Aided by New Technological Advances Enabling Aging in Place
With the boom in the elderly population, the technology industry has taken initiative to develop technologies that assist the elderly in many ways. There are continuous developments and implementations of inventive digital Internet of Things (IoT) … [Read more...] about Seniors Aided by New Technological Advances Enabling Aging in Place
Before Retiring, Consider These 6 Factors
Deciding to stop working and retire can have significant consequences on your future financial situation. The transition to your next phase of life, whether full or semi-retirement, adventure-seeking, or family-driven, requires thoughtful planning to … [Read more...] about Before Retiring, Consider These 6 Factors
Nursing Home Residents Receive More Protection Through New State Laws
The fall is upon us and we may see a resurgent of COVID-19 cases in addition to the common flu. Nursing home implementations of CMS protocols for resident visitation are becoming broader as lessons of isolation due to physical separation from loved … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Residents Receive More Protection Through New State Laws
New Alzheimer’s Drug Approved by the FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug under the trademark Aduhelm™ to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay … [Read more...] about New Alzheimer’s Drug Approved by the FDA
