If you are part of a family dealing with dementia, you know what a bewildering and painful journey it can often be. Part of the great and unanticipated tragedy of dementia is the emotional and relational damage it can wreak, not just on the one with the illness, but on loved ones as well. In … Read more
How much of memory loss is “a normal part of aging,” and how much should be cause for concern? That’s a question we hear frequently at AgingOptions and it’s one you have probably asked yourself if you have walked the journey of aging alongside a parent, spouse or other loved one. Because dementia is such … Read more
Could it be that losing sleep might add to your risk of developing dementia? Or are patterns of sleep interruption not actually a cause, but an early indicator of future cognitive impairment? Either way, two recently reduced studies are adding to the growing body of evidence that healthy sleep and a healthy brain are somehow … Read more
A great number of articles have been written in recent months about the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. Today there are more than 5 million Americans, nearly all seniors, suffering with the disease, a group whose care this year will cost the nation almost $260 billion. These costs, according to experts, could … Read more
It seems like something we’ve heard before: some news report cites evidence that suggests a strategy that can delay or even prevent the onset of cognitive decline. But this article that recently appeared on the website of Kaiser Health News may be the real thing. “In a landmark report,” the article asserts, “scientists have endorsed … Read more
Summertime means road trips for many American families. With the Independence Day holiday just passed, the news has been filled with stories about more and more people taking to the highways, thanks in part to gas prices (adjusted for inflation) at near record lows. With that in mind, now that “driving season” is in full … Read more
Here’s an update on a story we brought you just one year ago. It’s another sad example of how even those with vast personal wealth sometimes fail to plan carefully for their declining years. No matter how rich and powerful they are, the result of this planning failure is often a disaster, with vicious courtroom … Read more
Elder financial abuse is even more widespread and more costly than experts had believed – and the incidence of abuse appears to be rising fast. That’s the conclusion from a surprising and disturbing study we read about late last year on the financial website of Time magazine. You can click here to read this important … Read more
It’s the illness people say they fear the most: Alzheimer’s disease. That fear is well-founded, since today over 5 million Americans – and many times more family members and loved ones – are wrestling with the devastation caused by this insidious, unpredictable ailment. Caregivers agree that of all the afflictions they have to deal with, … Read more
There is a long list of benefits to being a volunteer as we age. Volunteers stay more active. They derive great satisfaction from giving back to the organizations they care about. Volunteers generally report having a deeper sense of purpose in life. And now here’s another reason you may have never expected: regular volunteering can … 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?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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