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Lifestyle
April 27th, 2021
Can't Escape Aging - It's Happening Worldwide
With more advances in medical science, the world is getting older. The consequences of aging have huge impacts on governments and families. Ignoring the costs and burdens of aging can be devastating.
March 3rd, 2022
Short Film Shows Dementia's Emotional Toll
An award-winning four-minute short film will give you four minutes of emotion. You will feel what many families worldwide feel when they go through the same thing in just four minutes.
Health
April 23rd, 2021
COVID-19 Deaths in LTC Facilities at Record Low
Operation Warp Speed started a massive nationwide program to vaccinate residents and staff at the nation's long-term care facilities. Deaths have dropped dramatically as a result.
April 22nd, 2021
Legislation Would Expand Family Leave Protections
As more family members must juggle the needs of older parents and their children, new legislation will expand the Family Leave Act to make it easier for all types of family caregivers.
Health
April 21st, 2021
Research Shows Less Sleep Increases Dementia Risk!
Are you losing sleep? Better not, you might lose more sleep over new research that shows lack of sleep can increase your risk of dementia. Planning for future changes in health and memory is a key part of retirement planning.
Health
April 20th, 2021
Getting Up at Night for the Bathroom? Might Have BPH.
Getting up every night to go to the bathroom? Many men over age 40 will have BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia. BPH is not prostate cancer, but symptoms can be similar. Too many ignore the symptoms.
Health
April 19th, 2021
Gum Disease and Dementia Connection
Did you brush your teeth and floss today? Research is showing a connection between gum disease and dementia. Dementia is a leading cause of long-term health care.
Lifestyle
April 18th, 2021
Yes, You Really Might Need a Caregiver
No, a caregiver is not just a maid, although they may perform homemaker services. In-home caregivers allow us to remain at home, giving us more control and independence. Preparing ahead of time makes things easier on both family and finances.
April 17th, 2021
Pain: Precursor to Dementia - Cases Increasing
Research now shows a connection between chronic pain when you are younger and the development of dementia. The facts show that we experience changes in our health, body, and mind as we get older. Preparing is essential.
People
April 16th, 2021
Avoid Talking to Seniors Like Babies
Have you ever used 'elderspeak'? Talk to older people like they are kids is demeaning. Studies show it adversely impacts their health as well.
April 15th, 2021
Retirement? Look At These Golf Cart Communities
Traffic. Congestion. Few people like it. This is why some people are moving to golf cart communities when they retire. Get where you need to with a golf cart and enjoying the open air without traffic can be a retirement paradise for some.
Lifestyle
April 14th, 2021
Dementia? These 5 Hobbies Will Help Now
It is emotional seeing a parent or spouse decline for any reason, but when their memory slips, it is sad seeing the person who you have known for all your life slip away as they need long-term health care.
