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Physical Challenges Associated With Aging in Place
AARP estimates that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 are planning on aging in place. These seniors are…
Nationwide Ranking of VA Nursing Homes by Veterans Affairs
The VA released its internal ranking of VA nursing homes nationwide in 2018 as part of its commitment to greater transparency. The…
As Baby Boomers Retire, States Prepare for Challenges
The U.S. is undergoing demographic and cultural changes. The baby boomer generation continues to “gray” the country and is changing the way…
Your Dementia Directives: Hand-feeding and Hydration
We have all witnessed friends and family members die slowly and dehumanizingly as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. In the final stages…
The Disabled Traveler’s Guide to Accessible Travel
Travel by people with disabilities is commonly referred to as “accessible travel” and “disabled travel”. There is a lot to consider when…
Benefits Available to Aging Veterans From the VA
According to the US Census Bureau, there are 18.2 million veterans living in the country, and 38 percent of them are over…
Preparing your Estate for your 4-legged children.
Pets are such a blessing in our lives and provide us with unconditional love and they should be here to enrich our lives whether we are 9 or 99. With a little planning we can be sure that we don’t leave them helpless . . . …
Planning Your Veteran’s Benefits Has Never Been More Important
Despite many hopes, COVID-19 is not going away. Over 65-year-olds are more likely to die from it, according to studies. Individuals living…
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
A CDC report reports that one out of every five falls among seniors results in a serious injury like a broken bone…
Providing Care For Family Members
It makes sense for a family member to care for a senior at home, rather than paying someone else or an agency?…