Financial Wellness and Legal Planning in the New Year As the new year begins have you thought about whether your legal planning supports your financial wellness goals? The start of a new year often brings renewed focus on finances budgeting…
A nursing home advocate can make a huge difference in the quality of life for your loved one. In many cases, residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by the flu, pneumonia, COVID 19, and…
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…
