Brain Teaser: Different Causes Of Dementia And Different Ways Of Providing Care
March 20, 2019
Face it: If you’re like most people, when you hear the term “dementia,” you most likely assume the conversation is about Alzheimer’s. But in fact there are a lot of other causes of dementia, some having…
Keeping Up: Maintaining Your Appearance No Matter Age Nor Place
March 13, 2019
Author and social commentator Fran Leibowitz once said, “You’re only as good as your last haircut.” For most of us, personal grooming is an essential part of our daily routine and of sustaining our self-confidence. And…
Silent Suffering: A Closer Look At The Incidence Of Elder Abuse
March 2, 2019
It’s a nightmarish thought: the possibility that an older loved one could suffer physical, mental, financial, emotional or sexual abuse while in the care of a trusted individual or facility. But for an astounding 10% of…
A Welcome Home? Retirement Housing Options for LGBTQ Seniors
February 9, 2019
For older LGBTQ individuals, times have certainly changed. Most came of age in an environment when being out and being yourself carried serious risk. And while we’ve come a long way toward accepting and welcoming LGBTQ…
Help Yourself: Guidance For Obtaining Durable Medical Equipment
January 23, 2019
Whether it’s a simple cane, a more advanced walker or even a sophisticated hospital bed, it’s possible that you’ll need to use a piece of medical equipment as you get older. The costs of these items…
