When diagnosed with dementia, the future may seem uncertain, and preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or someone you love has received a dementia diagnosis, begin immediately to discuss and seek guidance for future care.…
The VA Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act, or VA Mission Act was primarily designed to provide options and aid to expand private health care options through the VA. The Act also will eliminate, in stages, the previous…
The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act provides seniors with more protection from financial abuse. The Act contains a section that was once a stand-alone bill from Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) which is designed to encourage the reporting…
We often hear from our elders – "I had a terrible sleep last night." Or perhaps "I kept waking up with my mind racing and couldn't fall back to sleep." Sleep patterns tend to change, and that is perfectly normal…
For many seniors and near seniors, growing older can be a challenge and not the pleasant experience they envisioned. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart conditions, and pulmonary problems are common hurdles to overcome or manage. Apart from these well-known…
For care providers and aging seniors in the information age, the future is now. While still with some challenges, adoption of virtual care as a standard in senior living and aging services has become a fully integrated and accepted practice…
In the United States, turning 65 years of age is a milestone on many levels, but before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that you need to address to continue aging successfully. Overall the most crucial thing to do…
Aging is something you cannot escape, and it affects all family systems. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even…