Social Security and disability benefits will rise by 1.3% next year, with the average monthly benefit increasing by $20 to $1,543 from $1523, according to the Social Security Administration. The increase accounts for the rise in inflation and is calculated...

We've all heard the phrase, "senior dementia". In some cases, this serves as a catch-all for elderly parents showcasing forgetfulness and/or memory lapses. However, the underlying cause may be a specific kind of dementia, which is generally...

We all have "senior" moments. Everyone has a temporary memory lapse or occasional forgetfulness. But this is different from complete memory loss. Your brain is a part of your body...it needs excercise and good health...

We are all different. And when it applies to bathing our elderly parents, this is certainly true. Be conscious, and respectful, of your elderly parent’s possible need for privacy, warmth, proper hygiene, and comfort. They may...

Helping elderly parents maintain proper hygiene, and cleanliness, can be frustrating and feel overwhelming. There are many, many issues - both emotional and functional - to consider. For example, do either of your aging parents want to...

The following information provided by PayingforSeniorCare.com, an organization striving to access reliable and up-to-date information about financial resources for seniors... ************************************************************************************ With so many plan choices, it can be hard to know which type of plan is best. Below elders can...

The following information provided by PayingforSeniorCare.com , an organization striving to access reliable and up-to-date information about financial resources for seniors... ********************************************************************** Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is provided separately by both private insurance carriers and the federal...

The following information compliments of PayingforSeniorCare.com, an organization striving to provide up-to-date information about financial resources for seniors... ******************************************************************** Prior to enrolling in Medicare Advantage (Part C), seniors must first be enrolled in Original Medicare. Anyone who is eligible for Medicare...