A broken bone or head injury causes one out of five senior falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday activities or live…
The current inflationary pressures are resulting in financial insecurity for many senior citizens in the US. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify to receive…
There is a report published by the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) entitled Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures. The findings give pause when contemplating the future of many Americans who will be living with crippling dementia. Health care and long-term care costs…
Unlike last wills and testaments, living wills do not pass assets and property after death. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to your family and doctors how you want medical care conducted when you aren't able. Your living will…
Our world is filled with unpleasant news that makes us feel stressed. We also feel stress from injuries and illness. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people live…
Almost seventy percent of retirees in the United States will need some kind of long-term care (LTC), according to figures released by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to research by Genworth, the median annual cost…
If I need help paying my bills or speaking with my doctor, I have a hard time choosing which of my two children will act as my legal representative. Can't I just name them both? You can, but please don't.…
Planning for long-term care is imperative because nearly everyone will require it at some point in time. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis…
As reported by the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP), 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every single day. The deluge of aging Americans and the increase in longevity in the already 65-plus population are the main reasons why the…
A medical emergency is hard enough, but when huge bills arrive despite your insurance coverage, the pain may only get worse. For example, suppose that you underwent emergency surgery for some reason. You scheduled it at a hospital that participated…