Cremation is quickly becoming a preferred method of memorial in the U.S., and it is projected that 40-45% of those who pass away will be cremated this year, according to the Cremation Association of North America. Projections are … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Extra Stress of Caregiving in a Second Marriage
February 20, 2014 by
Q. I am a caregiver for my husband of 10 years, Frank, who is 75 and has dementia. As his dementia is worsening, bills are piling up and decisions about long-term care need to be made. I am feeling alone, exhausted, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageMind Your Elders (or They May Whack You With a Cane)
February 20, 2014 by
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 35% of Americans over 65 are considered physically fit. Many people don’t realize the countless benefits of exercise, including how it helps: reduce the risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Dementia is Really Like: The Virtual Tour
February 18, 2014 by
Mary is a caregiver for her mother, Charlotte, who is in the early stages of dementia. She has seen her mother’s symptoms of forgetting who family members are, having difficulty communicating and remembering the right words to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCreate a Tribute for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
February 14, 2014 by
An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease. This includes an estimated 5 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals younger than age 65.When Alzheimer's disease touches … [Read more...]
Print This PageImportant Victory for LGBT Married Couples
February 12, 2014 by
LGBT married couples can now celebrate another important victory in their fight for equal rights. The U.S. Justice department will soon grant them the same rights in legal matters as married heterosexual couples. These new … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre You Being “Observed”?
February 7, 2014 by
Every year, thousands of Medicare patients spend time in the hospital for "observation," but are not officially admitted. Many Medicare recipients don’t realize that the time they spend in the hospital under “observation” … [Read more...]
Print This PagePesticide exposure could increase risk of Parkinson’s
February 5, 2014 by
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that impairs motor skills and speech. In its advanced stages, sufferers could become disabled, with problems feeding themselves, talking, and walking. … [Read more...]
Print This PageTracking Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
February 3, 2014 by
Over 3 million Americans receive care in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities each year, and nearly one million persons reside in assisted living facilities. Data about infections in long-term care facilities are limited, … [Read more...]
Print This PageVeterans Needing Care Need to Act Quickly – The Law’s About the Change
January 31, 2014 by
The Veteran’s Aid and Attendance benefit, offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a vital program for those veterans (and their spouses) who are in need of medically related assistance with activities of daily living. … [Read more...]
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