The Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services program, sometimes referred to as "Cash and Counseling for Veterans" or as "Independence Plus", is designed to allow veterans who are potential candidates for nursing home placement to receive a comparable...

I came across this article last week. Given the awareness of this week's Veterans Day, I thought it appropriate to essentially republish this information... On November 11, we honor our Nation’s veterans for their service to America. What better...

There are many community resources available to veterans - young and old - which offer support, counselling, and financial assistance. The Military Friends Foundation is one such resource. Established in 2003 with the financial support of private...

Stop Adding Salt to Meals and Food Preparation Sodium is an essential nutrient that regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and pH levels. Our body uses the sodium to help control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also needed for...

Don't Ignore Signs of Bad Hearing According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one third of those over 60 and half of those over 85 have hearing loss. While hearing loss is considered a normal part...