Senior consumerism is evolving into a market centered on wellness and solutions at an affordable price. Improving and maintaining greater physical and mental health lifestyles through proactive and preventative measures is increasing. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement,…
The elderly population of the U.S. frequently uses multiple prescription medications concurrently, known as polypharmacy. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and the increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization,…
A report produced by the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) provides statistics about Alzheimer's disease. 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 for individuals with…
There are a number of living options available to Americans as they age. As we grow older, senior living options vary widely based on what level of care is required. Available options are tied to the resources a senior has…
Laws affecting the elderly or disabled are known as elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,…
We are all ready for this pandemic to end after enduring multiple waves of the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, the possibility of contracting COVID-19 remains a reality. Last year, the Biden Administration put in place the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to establish…
A thorough assessment of your life and health care planning is more important than ever before. Americans continue responding to the ever-present threat of COVID-19 in its many iterations, and we are identifying that which is most important in our…
Since 1987, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month has encouraged all Americans to work together to ensure that people with developmental disabilities can achieve their full potential. Since then, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) holds a campaign each…
It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even if you are in the fortunate circumstance where your aging parents can…
There is a projected boom in facilities that provide specialized memory care to Alzheimer’s patients. While some facilities are stand-alone solutions for memory care patients, others will offer care that is already integrated into existing facilities that cover more than…
