It's estimated that 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, and about 70% of them live at home. For most seniors with dementia, staying at home is a common goal; however, it … [Read more...]
Print This PageSecrets to Living Longer from Centenarians
January 21, 2014 by
A growing number of Americans are living to age 100 and beyond. In the U.S., the centenarian population has grown 65.8 percent over the past three decades, from 32,194 people who were age 100 or older in 1980 to 53,364 … [Read more...]
Print This PageCelebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20, 2014 by
Today, people in the United States come together to commemorate an important figure in the history of civil rights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. MLK Day offers the perfect opportunity to remember a man who played an important role … [Read more...]
Print This PageExplaining Grandma’s Alzheimer’s
January 17, 2014 by
Q. When I was a child, my parents took me to see my grandmother. I was very upset when she didn't remember me or my sister and when she thought my dad (her son) was my older brother. Now I am faced with the same situation with my … [Read more...]
Print This PageTwo-thirds of Seniors Need Assistance
January 16, 2014 by
According to a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health, two-thirds of people 65 and older need help to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, getting out of bed or a chair, walking and … [Read more...]
Print This PageOur Thirteen Most-Read Articles of 2013
January 15, 2014 by
From the sticker shock of long-term care to court cases involving filial responsibility, we covered a lot of ground in 2013. It was a year that included a 5.2 percent sequester and the release of a new DSM-5 manual that changed … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Actually Die of Boredom?
January 13, 2014 by
Patients in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility are often limited in their mobility as well as in their contact with the outside world, which can often cause feelings of isolation or depression. Spending long days watching … [Read more...]
Print This PageTips for Less Stress During Mental Wellness Month
January 8, 2014 by
Mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health. Positive mental health enables people to cope with the stresses of life, to live life to the fullest with a positive attitude, and to feel active and connected. This … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Medicare’s 100-Day Rule vs. Long-Term Care
January 2, 2014 by
Q. My 71-year old father, Joe, had a stroke and was hospitalized for a week and a half. When he was discharged, he was moved to a rehabilitation facility for therapy, and Medicare has been paying for his therapy there for 2 weeks. … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Social Security Spousal Benefit
December 23, 2013 by
Many near-retirement couples are unaware of a special Social Security spousal benefit, which can be especially helpful when one spouse retires and the other continues working.How does it work? As an example, Dolores retired at … [Read more...]
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