It’s not easy thinking about the end of your life, but in this day and age most people realize it’s important to document your wishes in a living will and to appoint another person to be your health care agent. These legal documents can ensure that your wishes for treatment…

Many older people who live in the community do so with the help of a support team: family or paid care providers who ensure a safe and manageable environment. Occasionally that team needs a break- maybe a respite from caregiving demands or a temporary absence due to other obligations. What then…

It’s common knowledge that taking some medications together may produce harmful or less effective results. But did you know that eating certain foods, while taking certain medications, may also lead to potential problems? For example, eating high potassium foods like bananas or potatoes may affect the impact of medication for…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Take Note: Deloitte Makes A Major Statement In Support Of Family Caregiving -Do Your Share: Seniors Begin To Embrace House Sharing -Show Stopper: How Movies Depict Senior Citizens -Open Your Eyes: Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming Up -Just Ask: Seniors…

Sometimes you just have to ask- and then you’ll get your answer. Our society faces a real dilemma as millions of seniors confront risks and unsafe conditions as they “age in place.” Most people don’t want to leave their homes. A new pilot study from the Center For Medicare & Medicaid…

Sounds like someone finally recognizes the reality of family caregiving. In an unprecedented move, Deloitte, the major US tax, audit and consulting firm, has announced that all employees will now be eligible for 16 weeks of paid family leave, each year. This new policy allows all staff, young or older, single…