The timing of Social Security claims has a significant impact on finances. With the rise of inflation and cost of living, each penny counts. This is true whether you are single and starting your career or married with children. Those entering retirement may feel the financial stress acutely as income will not be generated by […]
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 […]
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 […]
The finances and health of "elder orphans" are in greater danger than for those who have family. Orphans are a vulnerable population. They have lost both parents and are at risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited. Elderly individuals can also become vulnerable when they have no living spouse or family. One term for these […]
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 […]
Vitamin deficiency can lead to a greater likelihood of developing dementia. Food is key to life. It provides essential nutrients for fueling human bodies. Some foods are rich in nutrients. Others are relatively negligible. According to a recent Detroit News 4 article titled “Study shows connection between vitamin deficiency and dementia,” diets low in certain […]
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