Seniors living in their own homes on multiple prescription drugs need to learn to manage medication effectively. If they live in an assisted living facility, medicines may be administered by the staff. However, understanding their schedule can give a senior a sense of control over their own lives. If you have an aging loved one [...]
The decision to stop driving is emotional , as few people want to give up their independence. How do you know when to have the conversation?
Medicare is comprised of many concepts which are not commonly familiar to most seniors. One aspect of the system is PPO and HMO plans.
Caregivers often find themselves lonely, depressed and stressed out, with nowhere to turn. Facilitated support groups can provide a nonjudgmental forum and compassion from others who are in similar situations.
For those individuals considering assisted living, Medicaid is a vital topic to understand. Here are the facts you need to know.
Oral health is not a tangential health issue for senior citizens - it is actually intricately connected to one's overall health and wellbeing.
Seniors can lessen potential risk of dementia, heart disease, diabetes and cancer by staying active and eating right through lockdowns.
An elderly individual may have trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating and feel a loss of appetite after losing a long-term spouse.
There may come a time when an assisted living resident develops dementia or Alzheimer's disease. This may indicate it is time to move from assisted living to memory care.
Creating a last will and testament, more simply known as “a will”, allows us to outline who receives our assets after we are gone.