As with many of the diseases that affect our elderly adults, staying active and pursuing a healthy diet can slow the progression of the disease. There are both physical and emotional issues that result from a diagnosis of Parkinson's. ...

Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease patients is extremely important. Maintaining muscle strength, flexibility, and stretching helps to delay the muscle contraction caused by the disease. Think about aerobic activities – ideally 3 days a week for 30 minutes per session....

Retired Americans who collect Social Security are about to get the biggest “raise” in 40 years: A 5.9% increase in their monthly payments starting in January. The biggest increase in the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security since 1982 is a...

My father had Parkinson's Disease. While it did not seem to inhibit much of his daily life, it was certainly a daily reminder. He moved slowly. He was unable to drive a car. He was...

For seniors living alone or dealing with the loss of a loved one, life can get boring, monotonous, and depressing. The benefits of having a pet at home may just be the tonic to keep them involved, engaged, and...

Our teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but seniors have increasing difficulty in keeping teeth and gums healthy. Tooth decay and gum disease can often get in the way. When teeth aren't cleaned properly or often enough,...

Home care helps seniors maintain their independence.  Home care allows seniors to continue to live in the place they function best – their home. Actually, the care engagement philosophy at Home Care Partners is to allow the senior to continue...

What is widely viewed as the best and most viable delivery of health care in America?  The answer...approximately 90 percent of infirm and elderly individuals have been found to prefer home care over comparable institutional care.  What are some of the...

Long Term Health Care (LTC) Insurance is a life-planning strategy to insure coverage for the unexpected. Many savvy (and financially able) people initiate policy coverage in mid-life. This benefit enables them to gain insurance coverage while healthy, and insure...

The overwhelming question for most seniors is...how to plan for the future? More specifically, the real question is...how to anticipate the cost of the future? My elderly parents had long term care insurance. They were in their 80's when...