The Living End: The Hospice Model Of Jimmy Carter
February 21, 2024
One year ago, President Jimmy Carter made the important decision to transfer to hospice care, rather than continue the cycle of intermittent acute-care hospitalizations that kept him away from home and apart from his dear wife Rosalynn. Not only was this a highly personal decision for him and his family,…
A Guide To Making Home Care Work For You By Lance A. Slatton
November 15, 2023
agebuzz is very pleased to welcome Home Care Expert Lance A. Slatton as our newest Guest Blogger! Lance’s expertise offers agebuzz readers a comprehensive opportunity to learn everything important about the provision of home care services for yourself or your loved ones. Today’s initial post addresses home care basics and…
The Costs Of Care: Dementia Raises The Financial Burden Of Caregiving
October 26, 2023
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia, whether the cause is Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, vascular, or some other type, can be a devastating piece of news to digest. Chances are the person diagnosed has experienced many telltale symptoms even before the diagnosis is made, and often, it’s only in hindsight that the…
Never Ending: Long Term Care Costs Continue To Go Up
August 23, 2023
It likely comes as no surprise to agebuzz readers: Paying for the costs of long term care- whether in your home, at an adult day care center, or at an assisted living facility or nursing home- can be enormously expensive, in fact, out of reach for many if not most….
A Hope And A Prayer: Who Will Gain Access To The New FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Treatment?
July 12, 2023
If you or a loved one suffers from mild cognitive impairment or have been diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s Disease, you’ve likely followed the news over the last few months about a new treatment awaiting FDA approval. Well, that FDA approval has arrived: Leqembi, a medication that targets the amyloid plaques…
Food “Farmacy”: Food “Prescriptions” For Physical And Cognitive Health
February 22, 2023
You don’t need to be a physician to understand that the food you eat is directly implicated in how you feel. Whether in the short term (feeling bloated after eating a rich and heavy, late-night meal) or the longer term (too much ultra-processed food leading to an obesity problem and…