Talking about death, especially one’s own death, remains a topic that most people avoid thinking about or openly discussing. However, avoiding conversations about death and end-of-life care can lead to discomfort, confusion, and unfulfilled wishes in the long run. According…
Long-Term Care Costs Continuing to Rise The demand for long-term care services is rising due to an aging population and a shortage of health care professionals. The costs of long-term care have been escalating, including in-home care, assisted living care,…
It is expected that long-term care in the United States will undergo significant changes, presenting numerous challenges in the future. A multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, investment in the health care workforce, technology advancements, and a shift toward person-centered…
Older adults are unlikely to recover from significant financial losses due to fraudsters finding ways to get around existing laws. We must provide them with more tools to protect their financial stability. In earlier decades, fraud schemes by snail mail…
Sadly, many of us have witnessed the slow and dehumanizing death of loved ones and friends suffering from Alzheimer's. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer…
The terms "disabled travel" and "accessible travel" are relatively new terms that just refer to travel by people with disabilities. There is a lot to consider when traveling with a disability. Proper research, planning, and preparation are crucial. In the…
As the baby boomer generation ages alone, fewer and fewer family caregivers are available to assist them. The ratio of caregivers to care recipients has fallen and is projected to continue for the next forty years. According to the Pew…
Artificial intelligence tools are revolutionizing senior care. Health aides are needed to provide consistent and competent care to an aging population. In the United States, the healthcare industry employs over 4.5 million nursing aides, orderlies, home health aides, and personal…
Aging Americans are increasingly choosing to age in place as they get older. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long-time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research…
As a general rule, trusts are created when property or assets are managed for the benefit of another person or entity. The person or entity is known as the trustee and has the responsibility of making decisions in the best…