Dementia is a common ailment in seniors. When people develop dementia, it impacts all areas of their lives. Forgetfulness can quickly threaten finances and physical health as bills are left unpaid or medications are left untaken. Additionally, relationships can suffer due to losing memories of important people. According to a recent Money Talks News article […]
Prescriptions drugs and supplements do not always play nice together. Certain things like peanut butter and jelly or steak and potatoes pair well together. Others do not. A common and relatively harmless example is oil and water. According to a recent AARP article titled “6 Supplements That Don’t Always Mix With Prescription Drugs,” other seemingly harmless […]
Having better vision can lead to a lower risk of dementia. A lot of research on disease focuses on identifying potential risk factors. By studying correlations between ailments and specific variables, researchers hope to help people prevent the development of certain diseases. One popular disease to study is dementia. In case you have noticed, I […]
One treatment for dementia may include a skin patch. What do you envision when you think of skin patches for health purposes? Perhaps you think primarily of nicotine patches used to encourage the cessation of smoking. Although this may be the most commonly known function, transdermal patches are used for a variety of ailments to […]
Estate plan updates are vital to protecting loved ones and your assets. What comes to mind when you consider risky behavior? Tom Cruise in "Risky Business"? I digress. Perhaps you think of climbing a mountain without ropes. Maybe you envision people parachuting out of perfectly good airplanes. You likely believe few people choose high stakes […]
Long-term care insurance is better to purchase before you need it. Once again, I have mastered the obvious. As people age, financial priorities shift. Sometimes, this is a result of changes in circumstances. Other times, it stems from gained wisdom and experience. When it comes to preparing for retirement and health care needs, all of […]
Reproductive factors may make some women more prone to developing dementia than others. Spoiler alert. Men and women are biologically different. The risks for certain illnesses are higher or lower depending on sex. Symptoms may even present themselves differently. Prevention and development may also have distinct considerations. According to a recent The Daily Mail article […]
Family caregivers for seniors are often rearing their own children simultaneously. It is hard for many people to imagine their parents aging. Parents are the ones who reared them and took care of them physically and emotionally as children. These same loved ones who provided so much care and support will eventually require assistance. That […]
Home modifications can help seniors maintain independence longer. Dorothy Gale was right. There is really no place like home. It is comforting knowing each room, drawer, and cabinet intimately through years of use. There is also something special about sleeping on your own bed and being able to host family anytime you want. And home […]
Organization can be helpful for future planning. Many people jump into Spring cleaning during this time of year. They have a list of projects they want to tackle before the oppressive heat of summer. Sometimes these projects are thwarted by uncooperative weather like we have been experiencing in Overland Park of late. According to a […]
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