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 (Part C), a privately offered alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), has grown in popularity...

Covid-19 is not going away easily. In many parts of the country, positive tests are showing a rate of increase. We all must continue to adhere to safety protocols -- especially elderly and those with underlying...

Excerpted from AARP... The Covid-19 pandemic is far from over. So to adjust, we all must make some trade-offs. Practically speaking, if you have been feeling well and taking good precautions, and have access to protective gear, then...

Excerpted from AARP.... Although "stay at home orders" are easing up in some parts of the country, questions about whether it's wise to visit older relatives still loom large. Seniors who contract COVID-19 face a high risk of developing dangerous...

Many seniors have grown up in a culture that stigmatized mental illness. This is a prevailing "cloud", which makes them less comfortable admitting when they experience depression and taking steps to do something about it. For family members wanting...

Why do our elderly parents fall? Is is simply old age? Actually, there are many reasons and explanations. Seniors can trip over obstacles which may be deemed minor. Examples include a small rug, or door thresholds. ...

Is our advanced medical system, driven and supported by the technical advancements of science, overly biased toward prolonging life? There are many arguments pro and con on this issue, and all are with merit (and may be completely subjective)....

I just had an eye exam last week. I initiated the consult due to experiencing some "flashing light" and resultant "floaters" in my vision. After a complete check-up...vision test; eye pressure; probing for any signs of macular...