Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to people 65 and older. It is a complex program, and can be difficult to navigate. This may cause patients and
Dementia can cause changes in the brain and body that may affect safety. Some of these changes can include getting lost in one’s own neighborhood, forgetting how to
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Research shows older adults experience pain more often than younger adults. A study by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) found that
Many people believe that they need to be rich to need a Will or to need Estate Planning documents. This is not true. Estate Planning is vitally important for
When physical or mental capabilities diminish, a person may begin to need assistance. If you have aging parents or other senior relatives, it’s important to know the warning signs
The Community First Choice (CFC) Program is a Medicaid program that offers personal care and other services. It was authorized by the Affordable Care Act in 2010, and is
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. According to the Mayo Clinic
In any given year more than 65 million people provide care for chronically ill, disabled, or aging family members. Many of these caregivers are children taking care of their
When a person needs Long-Term Care there are a number of options for where that care can be delivered. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family homes are
