According to a 10-year study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), hearing loss has been linked to a variety of health risks. The risks include a 50% greater risk of dementia, a 40% greater risk of developing…
Long-distance caregiving is defined by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) as providing care for someone who lives an hour or more away. This type of caregiving takes many forms – from arranging for in-home care, money management, bill paying,…
As the population ages, most Americans want to remain living in their homes and in their communities as long as possible. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to modify their homes so they will be able to safely…
It's well known that exercise and physical activity benefit people of all ages, but their importance increases with age. Regular exercise and physical activity can help you to: Maintain or improve physical strength and fitness; Continue to do daily activities…
COVID-19 restrictions and associated layoffs account for some unemployment increases, but so does the lack of employment opportunities among older Americans. A coexisting challenge in the US is that senior living facility operators struggle to retain a reliable workforce to…
There are costly mistakes that can be made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left us confused and worried. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19. Information coming out about COVID-19 is very fluid, which can also contribute to overall stress. Thankfully there…
Symptoms such as memory issues should never be dismissed. 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 how to approach someone…
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…
On average, two-thirds of Americans 65 or older would prefer to age in place, while the other one-third would want to live somewhere else. The family remains the most significant factor when deciding where retirees live, followed by the general…