Aging adults should have a health care power of attorney. It does not hurt to be prepared. Businesses and schools run fire and tornado drills so employees and students know what to do in case of an emergency. Although it can feel silly or inconvenient at the time, being prepared can save lives and lower […]
Navigating how to pay for long-term care is important financial planning. If you search our blog posts over the years (more than 3,000 of them), then you will find that I cover the subject of long-term care. A lot. Life tends to have a distinct arc. Babies come into the world completely dependent on others. […]
Blood clots can cause significant health problems or death. The human body is truly incredible. Multiple systems like the cardiovascular system and digestive system together allow people to live. Because each part of the body is dependent on the others, problems within one system can lead to major health issues. According to a recent AARP […]
Clutter may not be a problem for those with dementia. Few people live in perfectly tidy homes. Bills and other mail pile up. Artwork from children and grandchildren cover the fridge and tabletops. Projects and other work settle onto desks (or just form their own piles). Sound familiar? If yes, do not despair or beat […]
The food people eat can benefit or harm them as they age. Food is essential to life. Without it, we would starve and our bodies would shut down. Although any meal or snack provides calories for your body to burn as fuel, not all options are equally beneficial. According to a recent Healthline article titled […]
Long-term care can drain your assets significantly if you do not prepare. As people age, their bodies become more fragile. Eventually, they require assistance from others. For some, their health status may be strong enough to simply move in with a loved one who has few responsibilities. Even with loved ones willing and capable of […]
Missing teeth may have a connection to dementia. Many people have negative feelings about going to the dentist. Perhaps the aversions is due to the sound of the drill. Maybe there is a memory of nerve pain in a tooth. After all, who can forget Sir Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman in the Marathon Man. […]
Sometimes signs of iron deficiency are overlooked. Vitamins and minerals are important to our physical health. Deficiencies can lead to small or significant health issues. Sometimes people do not consume enough of an essential vitamin or mineral in their diets. For others, genetics may mean having a harder time absorbing these elements. According to a […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Blood pressure can be sensitive to over-the-counter pain medications. Most households have some brand of over-the-counter pain medication at home. Some people prefer Aleve. Others choose to utilize ibuprofen. They think these have few potential negative side effects than prescription medications. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Some OTC Pain Relievers Can Increase Blood […]
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