Seniors Can Take Steps to Deter Depression
It is easy to succumb to depression at any stage of life. Life is full of surprises and twists, and not all of them have a positive effect on our mental health. However, once a senior is in the grasp…
Health Care Expenses Can Hold Many Challenges
We are grateful to those who are caring for the sick, and to those who support those workers. At the same time, we should be skeptical of bills which may be presented for that care. The struggle to contain health-care…
Dementia is a Serious Health Challenge
Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy…
Beware of Pandemic Related Scams
It is hateful that criminals come out of the woodwork whenever people are vulnerable or in need, and nobody needs reminding, these days, how many of us are in precisely that condition. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are…
Helping Seniors Avoid Loneliness
The medically recommended protocols for social distancing and government mandates that restrict large gatherings of Americans to slow the spread of the coronavirus are minimizing our abilities to interact with each other. This isolation holds especially true for those seniors…
Protecting Those Close to You During the Pandemic
With COVID-19 wreaking havoc on American families right now, it is more important than ever to be prepared should you or a loved one get sick and become unable to make decisions on your own. Banks, insurance companies, and medical…
The Latest Senior Living Trends
Health Dimensions Group (HDG) has released its list for 2020 entitled "Top Trends in Aging Services: Preparing for Historic Changes." As the silver tsunami of baby boomers continues to enter the senior living and care organizations markets, the general response…
5 Rules to Live Longer
It is no secret that a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on your well-being and the earlier you implement a healthy lifestyle strategy, the greater the potential benefit regarding your longevity. Your lifespan can be increased by as much…
Planning for the Unexpected
The sudden rise of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might strike, we…
The Telehealth Revolution
The silver tsunami of Americans aging into 65 or more years puts additional strain on an already overtaxed US health care system which is running low on doctors, nurses, and caregivers. The surge in baby boomer seniors and near seniors…