Do you know your risk of dementia? We’ve heard about tests that allegedly can tell us our risk of developing dementia, but many people are hesitant to take a test that might reveal a gloomy prognosis – while giving them few if any options that might change the outcome. But now, according to this recent … Read more
Are you preparing for retirement? If you answered a speedy “yes,” then it’s likely that your retirement planning has mostly involved finances. For most American workers, preparing for retirement means planning for that day when your financial situation makes it possible to say good-bye to that regular paycheck. If someone asks, “Are you ready for … Read more
Not too many years back, there were essentially two housing options for those with dementia: stay at home with family, or move into institutional care, which meant a nursing home. But families now have more choices. Assisted living facilities are increasingly open to housing adults with dementia, as we wrote about not long ago here … Read more
A so-called “longevity diet” means just what it says. By switching to a longevity diet – one designed to help your body shed pounds, avoid inflammation, and gain energy and strength – you can add years to your life, and – as the old saying goes – life to your years. So, if that’s true, … Read more
That sound you hear in the background is a ticking clock – because the open enrollment deadline is just days away. Medicare open enrollment is winding down to its final date on December 7th, and there’s still time to decide whether a change of medical coverage is in order, to take effect January 1. But … Read more
What are the early warning signs of dementia? It’s much more than a purely academic question: with more than 6 ½ million Americas suffering with Alzheimer’s disease, and an untold number dealing with other, less common forms of dementia, knowing the potential warning signs is important to every family and every caregiver. The list of … Read more
During open enrollment, millions of Medicare beneficiaries are in the process of deciding whether to choose a Medicare Advantage plan or stick with traditional Medicare, augmented by a supplemental policy called a Medigap plan. Those Medicare Advantage plans are often slickly packaged and heavily advertised, and data seems to indicate that about half of all … Read more
The window of Medicare open enrollment for 2023 closes in a bit less than three weeks, but the marketing push for Medicare Advantage plans is still in high gear. Medicare Advantage plans, as you probably know, are government-sanctioned health care plans offered by private firms to take the place of regular Medicare. As you evaluate … Read more
Ask anyone who has spent time as a caregiver for a loved one, and they’ll probably tell you that the job is all-consuming. As a caregiver, your schedule revolves almost entirely around the needs of someone else. While being a caregiver can bring deep emotional rewards, it’s also a role that is deeply exhausting, physically … Read more
As you age, do you find the process of making friends easier or harder? For many, making friends gets tougher as we grow older, for a variety of reasons. We may not be as mobile as we once were, or we may be impeded by health concerns. Common impairments like hearing loss have been shown … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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