Currently, there is no available cure for the more than 5 million Americans who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Projections by the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) are that by 2050 more than 14 million Americans will suffer from this disease. What can...
The aging population in America is becoming comprised heavily of tech-savvy baby boomers. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000 baby...
The senior citizen population is increasing rapidly due to the aging baby boomer generation and the influx of international migration. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men and women, live well into their...
As COVID-19 continues a rampant spread among nursing home residents and staff, valuable and accurate data pinpointing areas of concern is often rife with haphazard data collection providing skewed information. The most recent Kaiser Family Foundation data analysis...
An inheritance is often the source of costly mistakes related to Medicaid which should be avoided. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to...
There are a variety of home health care services available that range from taking care of daily household tasks to medical care. Before identifying a health care service for information, get a clear idea of what you are in the market for, be it recovery from surgery...
Everything we know about successful and healthy aging is contingent upon a connection to those around us. The opportunities for people to laugh, move, and learn together is foundational to aging success. Enter the coronavirus pandemic to change all of that. Now aging...
Concerns about your memory or the memory of a loved one should never be ignored. There are many resources available through a simple internet search, and professional associations that provide education and guidance through a maze of questions you may have regarding...
The importance of maintaining family presence in a senior’s life cannot be overstated. Family creates a consistent social network and connection that directly impacts the senior’s overall quality of life. Prioritizing family relationships provides continuity as a...
No one is immune from becoming disabled, either temporarily or permanently. Some projections are estimating that Americans in their 20s today have an approximate 30 percent chance of experiencing a disability profound enough to cause them to miss three or more months...