Aging Plan? Medicare Facts & Figures

Health care costs will likely be your biggest retirement expense. For older adults, saving for retirement is only a start. Having enough financial resources and flexibility to live in retirement, PLUS cover expected health care costs as you grow...

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Cancer Survivors Day, June 5th

Re-posting a timely entry from the Social Security Administration...I think we all know someone fighting or surviving cancer... In 2016, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects the young, the...

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Honoring Our Service Members

Timely re-post from the Social Security Administration as we approach Memorial Day... "Traditionally, on Memorial Day we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The unexpected loss of a service member is a difficult experience for the...

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Home Care is Most Affordable Option

Re-posting a recent home care industry blog... For years now, home care has been a more affordable option than any other type of senior care. Compared to the services available in nursing homes and assisted living residences, the cost for...

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Market Trends in Aging, part 2

Market trends to be aware of as the life expectancy of our elderly parents continues to change the population demographic in the U.S. -- Financial assets, and debt: According to a recent market report, elders age 75+ average approximately $150,000...

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Trends in Aging Population

Population and demographic shifts...technology improvements...financial restrictions...all are areas effected by our changing marketplace. I will highlight various trends taking shape in my next two blog entries. - The healthcare industry continues to grow. Some projections forecast greater than 25% growth...

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Cholesterol and Dangers for Elderly

When elderly parents — or any of us — get a blood test for cholesterol, the laboratory takes measures on levels of High Cholesterol (HDL), and Low Cholesterol (LDL). The total combined number for HDL and LDL should, optimally,...

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Cholesterol

What is cholesterol? And why should we all pay attention? We all carry cholesterol, which is a waxy, fat-like substance – made by the liver and found in some foods – that circulates in the bloodstream and is vital to...

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Ten Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Re-posting a blog post from ElderCare Matters. I hear this question frequently, and this is a quick and simple explanation... **************************************************************************** What are some early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often confused as being the same, but they’re...

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Elder Lifestyle Effects Health

Continuation from last week's blog entry...there are many healthy lifestyle habits which can assist our aging parents both physically and mentally. -- Get enough sleep. Sophisticated brain imagery is helping experts understand how important sleep is for warding off dementia....

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