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...

Halloween is approaching…we are losing more and more of our day light (not to mention daylight savings time is ending soon)…and I got my annual flu shot last week. Our elderly parents, and all community seniors, are at risk. Human...

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...

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,...

What should families remember about Sundowning? Simply understanding what you are witnessing with your elderly parents is a first, important step. Here are summary tips to remember: -- Sundowning is a group of symptoms that may occur later in the...

Pneumonia can be fatal in elderly adults. Seniors 65 and over are at an increased risk of death from pneumonia, especially if they have preexisting health problems. If a senior has chronic health conditions, like heart or kidney disease, pneumonia...

Here’s the honest truth. This work is exhausting. It carries the emotional toll of watching someone you love experience dementia. You never quite know what each evening will bring. Your own life is put on "hold" while...

So, it’s 6 p.m., and despite your best efforts, agitation in your elderly parent is building. What now? How do you manage a Sundowning episode? First, check your own stress level. The elder with dementia can pick...