Alzheimer's Disease is an illness that causes people to lose the ability to remember, think, and use good judgment. Over time, as the disease worsens, those affected will have trouble with self-care and will need caregiving … [Read more...]
Print This PageElder Abuse is a “Public Health Crisis”
June 19, 2015 by
Q. Not long ago, my mother, who is in her 80s, was the victim of financial exploitation by an in-home health aide. It started with trips to the grocery store and small loans. Before long, the caregiver was regularly taking my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: 8 Things You Can Do to Prevent Elder Abuse
June 18, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,I heard that elder abuse can include physical, financial, emotional, or psychological abuse, or abandonment and neglect, and am alarmed at how common it is. What are some ways to prevent elder abuse in … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Make Your Own Bucket List
June 16, 2015 by
Michael Ellenbogen skydiving (from YouTube)After more than a decade of having symptoms, Michael Ellenbogen was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 49. He is one of an estimated 1.4 million people worldwide who have been … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Type of Baby Boomer are You?
June 2, 2015 by
Baby boomers, or those born between 1946 and 1964, make up nearly 30% of the U.S. population. With this group reaching retirement age, new concerns are emerging when it comes to planning for retirement and long-term … [Read more...]
Print This PageHave a Piece of Cake. . .
May 29, 2015 by
It's Medicaid's 50th Birthday!Q. My son, Sam, turns 50 this year. Besides his birth, I know that something else significant happened in 1965 -- President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicaid into law. I know you help people apply … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Want to lower your risk for Alzheimer’s? Babysit your grandkids!
May 29, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,I take care of my 3 year old grandson, Jake, every day, and boy does he keep me moving. I read somewhere that spending time with grandchildren can help stave off Alzheimer's. Have you heard anything … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Family Caregivers Get Compensated?
May 22, 2015 by
Q. My father, Jack, is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and has limited mobility due to other ailments. He currently lives alone at home and needs a lot of assistance. He has been a great dad, always putting my needs before … [Read more...]
Print This PageAppliances That Speak to Each Other, and Other Incredible Aging-in-Place Technology
May 19, 2015 by
Robear RobotWhen Carol's mother, Eleanor, had a stroke a few years back, she and her husband moved in with her. Eleanor was not very steady on her feet, and surfed the furniture to get around. Carol and her husband were always … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: VA to Offer One-Stop Website for Veteran’s Benefits
May 15, 2015 by
Q. My father, Joe, is a Vietnam veteran. He gets frustrated and confused when he tries to navigate all the veteran's benefits websites and figure out what he may be eligible for. Even the VA Website doesn't have everything he … [Read more...]
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