Lifestyle Changes Can Guard Against Dementia. A poll taken in the UK shows that two thirds of people over the age of 50 fear they will develop dementia, while just one in ten said they were frightened about getting cancer. These statistics don’t surprise me, since I would be one of the two thirds in that poll. The number of times I walk into a room and forgot why I’m there … [Read more...]
Diagnosed with Cancer? Worried About Treatment Options and Side Effects?
Being a cancer survivor is like being part of a club you never want to join. But you don't want to lose your membership either. I am blessed in this new career of mine, to meet professionals that are caring, collaborative, and supportive. And then you run across an organization like Cancer Hope Network (CHN) and my gratitude meter goes off the charts. Getting a cancer … [Read more...]
Slow Down To Your Senior’s Pace. They Need It And So Do You.
When Dealing with Aging Parents Patience is a Virtue. Start Practicing. Someone once told me, “Don’t ask God for patience, you’ll be put in situations that test you repeatedly.” I wish I had listened. Mom has slowed down considerably. Don’t get me wrong, she is still mentally sharp, but physically? At 87, being with her means doing things on “mom time” and it can try my … [Read more...]
VA Aid and Attendance: Money That Can Help Your Veteran or Their Spouse
Understanding the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. Deb's Note: Mom is benefiting from VA Aid and Attendance Benefits as the widow of a veteran. This money has made a huge difference in being able to keep her at home. She qualifies under several of the criteria outlined below: spouse of a veteran, requires aid to perform several activities of daily living and she is legally … [Read more...]
Do You Suspect Elder Abuse? Here Is What You Can Do About It. Article by Keith Hovey
Article written by Keith Hovey, RN, Esq. a practicing attorney in New Jersey with the law firm of Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader. Aged & Mistreated: A Guide to Understanding Your Legal Options. Every family lives in fear that a loved one may suffer abuse at the hands of a health care professional. The fear is not unfounded. At least 1 in 10 seniors are abused … [Read more...]