Latest Coronavirus News Public health authorities recently delivered some good news in the ongoing fight against coronavirus disease: The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations dropped 53 percent, from January 15 to February 2. Unfortunately, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reported COVID deaths are on the rise, averaging 2,404 … Continue reading “Latest Coronavirus News”
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Long Term Care Insurance News
Long Term Care Insurance News When you dress in the morning, it’s hard to believe that you may one day need someone to help you button your shirt or take you to the bathroom. But, should that day come, a long-term care insurance policy can pay for the help that you will need. No one … Continue reading “Long Term Care Insurance News”
Alzheimer’s disease, there are several signs and symptoms to watch for!
Alzheimer’s disease, there are several signs and symptoms to watch for! Older adults who misplace their keys, forget an appointment, or miss a bill payment date once in a while may believe they are in the beginning stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Occasional forgetfulness, however, can be a normal part of aging. But, there is cause … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s disease, there are several signs and symptoms to watch for!”
Latest on “Aging in Place” for seniors
Latest on “Aging in Place” for seniors Older adults who want to age in place may have to make modifications to their existing homes, according to a recently released study. What’s more, the “Aging in Place” study suggests that technology will play a key role in helping seniors remain independent. The new study conducted by … Continue reading “Latest on “Aging in Place” for seniors”
Anti-Aging: Live longer and not worry about age-related diseases!
Anti-Aging: live longer and not worry about age-related diseases! Is it possible that people can live longer and not worry about age-related diseases if certain cells are eliminated from the human body? Researchers in Japan set out to answer that question but used mice instead of humans. Nonetheless, they were pleased with their results. A … Continue reading “Anti-Aging: Live longer and not worry about age-related diseases!”
Keeping The Elderly Protected During Winter
Keeping The Elderly Protected During Winter It’s been two years since the coronavirus disease (COVID) was first detected in the United States, and problems with COVID aren’t going to go away anytime soon. That’s why health care professionals and senior care experts are encouraging others to help the elderly survive a second COVID winter. It’s … Continue reading “Keeping The Elderly Protected During Winter”
Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech Adults 65 years old and older are among the fastest-growing populations in the United States. And, seniors say they want to be as independent as possible as they age actively and gracefully. The good news is that older adults may achieve their goals with the help of technology designed specifically for them. … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert If you get a phone call, email, or a letter in the mail from someone you do not know announcing that you have won thousands of dollars or threatening you with jail if you do not pay a fine you do not owe, you are being targeted by scammers. Consumer … Continue reading “Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert”
Alzheimer’s Disease Update
Alzheimer’s Disease Update An international team of researchers has found that Alzheimer’s disease develops in a different way than scientists had previously thought. According to the team’s new study, Alzheimer’s disease reaches different regions of the brain early, rather than starting from a single point in the brain and spreading to other regions of the … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease Update”
Caring For Someone With Alzheimers (ALZ)
Caring For Someone With Alzheimers (ALZ) Jim and Laneeda Lucero had what many would consider the perfect life. They were college sweethearts and married while still in school. Lucero was an advertising executive and his wife, Laneeda, was a stay-at-home mom to four children. Lucero described his wife as “busy,” “bubbly,” and “beautiful.” She was … Continue reading “Caring For Someone With Alzheimers (ALZ)”