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Home Care Supports Arthritis Patients According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 50 million Americans are living with arthritis. It is the most common disease in people over the age of 65, and approximately half of the population of that age has some form of the disease. It affects all race…

More Seniors Answering the Call for Volunteers April 12-18 is National Volunteers Week 2015. If you think you are too old to be of service, think again! Medical research confirms that loneliness is bad for our health. Feelings of isolation raise blood pressure and contribute to sleep disorders, cognitive impairment and a host of other…

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Face Extra Stress Caring for a loved one with dementia, alzheimer’s or other behavioral health conditions has major impact on quality of life. The United Hospital Fund and AARP Public Policy Institute recently issued a report with compelling new evidence that family caregivers who provide complex chronic care to people who have cognitive…

Protect Your Memory? Follow an Overall Health and Wellness Plan! March is Brain Awareness Month. Our overall wellness affects the health of our brains. We read a lot about the “mind-body connection” these days. Most of us realize that the way we think about things can influence the health of our entire bodies. But it’s…

When Should You Start Planning For Long-Term Care? When it comes to Long-Term Care Planning, sooner is better than later. In my last two blogs I talked about: What Is Home-Care And Who Provides It and Which Home Care Services Will Long-Term Care Insurance Cover? While none of us want to dwell on a time…

Which Home Care Services Will Long-Term Care Insurance Cover? Last week I talked about “What Is Home Care And Who Provides It”; this week I’ll be talking about Long-Term Care Insurance. Is it a good investment and what does it cover? With advancements in medical technologies, people are increasingly living longer lives. This longer life,…