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...

How to Determine Eligibility The application process and paperwork required to submit an application for Aid & Attendance eligibility is relatively simple.  However, there is no real instruction manual.  I have helped numerous parties complete and submit documents to the...

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...

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....

Sundowning is a group of symptoms that may occur later in the day in seniors with dementia. Some of the many contributing factors may include: -- Hunger or dehydration -- Overstimulation from noise or busy environments -- Boredom or lack of...

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...

Stroke symptoms in older adults can sometimes be more subtle or easily dismissed. Fatigue, mild confusion, or unsteadiness might be brushed off as a “bad day” or attributed to age, dehydration, or medication. Be especially alert if these symptoms...

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...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 3 minutes and 30 seconds, one of them dies from it. There’s no better time to learn how to spot the warning signs of stroke, especially if...