Cognitive decline is the health condition seniors generally fear the most. The thought of a gradual slide into dementia terrifies many of us, which is why we tend to overreact at every minor mental slip-up. If I’ve misplaced my glasses, does that mean Alzheimer’s disease is lurking just outside the door? Fortunately, the answer is … Read more
This week on the Blog, we’re focusing on in-home health care. If you’ve searched for care options, you’ve probably discovered that, while there’s plenty of information out there, some of it is pretty one-sided. That’s why we were attracted to this resource article from the AARP website. The article offers what we think is a … Read more
Do you have a long-term care plan in place? You’ve heard the old saying a thousand times: if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. That’s true in many walks of life, and, as Rajiv Nagaich continually reminds us, it’s especially true in planning for long-term care. If you fail to create a long-term … Read more
Do you truly “love” being a caregiver? For many, the honest answer is “not really.” The work of providing care is often exhausting and thankless. But you can learn a lot about love by being a caregiver. That’s the theme of a powerful, personal article that we came across earlier this year on the NextAvenue … Read more
When you stay at an upscale hotel, the concierge is there to provide you special, personalized service – a restaurant recommendation, theater tickets, emergency dry cleaning, or anything else that might make you feel your preferences matter. If you’ve experienced that kind of individual service, then you understand the concept behind what’s called concierge medicine. … Read more
Has there ever been a time in American political life where the issues related to aging have been more prominently on display? In recent weeks, as the American public has tried to process the fallout from the June 27th debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, many voters have been struggling to separate fact from … Read more
Do you have a long-term care plan in place? You’ve heard the old saying a thousand times: if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. That’s true in many walks of life, and, as Rajiv Nagaich continually reminds us, it’s especially true in planning for long-term care. If you fail to create a long-term … Read more
Let’s have a show of hands: anyone out there prefer to be unhappy in retirement? We didn’t think so. Whether we retire at an early age or not, whether we have lots of money or not much, it’s safe to say that we all want what we would call a “happy retirement.” The tricky part, … Read more
For the past few weeks here on the Blog, we’ve featured articles about dementia and cognitive decline. We looked at cases of the sudden onset of dementia and how it can upend retirement plans. We also talked about the dangers of ignoring Mild Cognitive Impairment. But what about preventing dementia? What’s the latest thinking from … Read more
Most older patients have a high regard for their doctors. But does the medical profession return the favor? Sadly, research continues to show that age bias is rampant in the world of health care, putting senior patients at grave risk to their health. Many older patients are commonly marginalized and patronized, their health concerns dismissed … Read more
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