Elderly Parents at Risk Diabetes is an insidious disease that preys on older people, including our elderly parents. Type 2 diabetes, once known as "adult onset diabetes," affects 90 – 95 percent of the more than 20 million Americans affected...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an annual flu vaccination is the most effective protection against catching the flu. Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. If at...

In the past, the philosophy in dealing with the elderly diagnosed with cancer may have been to let nature take its course. A senior in their 70's or 80's, diagnosed with a slow growing tumor, may have been deemed...

For 2026, the standard Medicare Part B premium is $202.90 per month, up from $185 in 2025. The annual Part B deductible is $283, up from $257 in 2025. Some higher-income beneficiaries pay an additional surcharge on top of...

VA Pension Provides Financial Assistance The Veteran Administration provides financial assistance for qualifying veterans (or surviving spouses) through the Aid and Attendance pension benefit. It is intended for those requiring help with routine tasks, or two or more “activities...

The financial formula utilized by the VA can be somewhat confusing.  In simplest terms, we need to define household income.  (What is coming into the bank account on a monthly basis?) Next, we tally privately paid health/medical expenses,...

AARP projects a 3.6 percent Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, based on current inflation data. That would increase the average retired worker’s benefit by $75 a month. The COLA is based on changes in consumer prices in the third...

Sundowning can be stressful for both seniors and family caregivers. Here are a couple of tips on engaging with affected elderly parents or seniors. -- Limit daytime napping: Long naps during the day may make nighttime sleep more difficult....

You may notice that your elderly parents, or aging loved ones, seem to become agitated in the late afternoon or early evening hours. These seniors are most likely exhibiting "sundowning". Symptoms can range from mild restlessness to...

There are two main types of stroke. Both are medical emergencies requiring immediate attention. 1.) The most common is ischemic stroke, which accounts for about 87% of all strokes. It happens when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery...