The name can be misleading as professional geriatric care managers tend to a senior's unique health care situation needs rather than being responsive to a particular age. The truth is aging is a complex, highly individualized process, and a geriatric…
Because of the dramatic slowdown of COVID-19 infections and deaths along with the US vaccination program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are permitting the ease of visitation…
Although there are some positives to owning a property with the family such as letting you pass on the asset without going through probate, there are several risks, including taxes, creditor exposure, and loss of control. So when dealing with…
Today, there is an entire senior industry built around responses and preventative measures to protect older people from falling, and with good reason. According to the National Council on Aging Falls Prevention Facts, “falls remain the leading cause of fatal…
Concerns for you or a loved one about memory should never be ignored. There are many resources available through a simple internet search, and professional associations that provide education and guidance through a maze of questions you may have regarding…
“Do I need a trust?” is question we hear often. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child,…
The new Biden Administration has the possibility of bringing significant changes to the current landscape for older Americans. Biden has outlined what he would like to accomplish for older Americans, and this article is intended to summarize some of those…
There will be challenges ahead as the population age 85 and older, the most likely to need long-term care, will more than triple between 2015 and 2050, as AARP reports. Elected leaders must rethink institutional care and its affordability and…
America's aging population is now becoming full of tech-savvy baby boomers. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000…
COVID 19 is raging throughout many states. We have vaccines, however, the rollout has been slower than expected. So how do we continue to maintain strong mental health during the next several months after enduring so much already? The human…