When you need help caring for someone you love, trust is important — you are trusting the caregiver with someone you hold dear. Whether it be skilled nursing care or companionship, care by people who have been vetted and trained and backed by a reliable company allows for ease of … [Read more...] about Home Caregiving: Staying Home
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Avoid Three Common Financial Mistakes
Sometimes we take steps to protect our assets, but they have unintended consequences. Learn how to avoid the most common financial mistakes to protect finances and what to do instead to enjoy your hard-earned savings.1. Do Not Add a Person to Your Bank Account Many aging adults … [Read more...] about Avoid Three Common Financial Mistakes
A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
Mom and Dad were both healthy and active into their eighties. Life was good. Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage; their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough accepting … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
A Unique Perspective On Aging
The Ups and Downs of Growing Older: Beyond Seventy Years of Living by Dr. Viola Mecke is a new book that addresses the physical changes, as well as the challenges individuals and families may encounter in daily living, communication, and relationships as one ages. It combines Dr. … [Read more...] about A Unique Perspective On Aging
Stop Inner Ear Balance Problems
The inner ear houses the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and proper orientation in space. Over time, normal wear-and-tear in this system can lead to dizziness and balance problems. According to Dr. Steven Shotts of Advanced ENT and Allergy, the most common … [Read more...] about Stop Inner Ear Balance Problems