The ability of aging parents to make informed and meaningful decisions is often lost as they age. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or…
The flu, pneumonia, COVID 19, and other contagious diseases are disproportionately prevalent in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. According to the American Family Physician Journal, a flu outbreak in a nursing home often affects 20 percent or more of…
The probate process is the method judicial officials use to process a decedent's will. Despite the fact that state probate laws differ, the general process remains pretty consistent throughout the country. Probate is the process of proving wills for decedents’.…
Geriatric care managers address a senior's unique health care needs rather than simply responding to their age. Aging is a complex, highly individual process, and the services of a geriatric care manager (GCM) may be appropriate at any age, no…
Providing care for an aging parent involves unique circumstances, but one truism stands out: preparation is the key to success. Whether you require basic information about elder care resources and services, are seeking a local service provider, or are concerned…
When it comes to inheritances and Medicaid, mistakes can be costly. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize expensive penalties. What “careful”…
A caregiver tending to a loved one, a care partner, during a crisis is challenging, and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic deems that being prepared is more important than ever before. Caregivers must balance the need for their care partner's health…
In April 2020, the unemployment rate for workers 55 and older rose to 13.6 percent though many of these Americans want to work. COVID-19 restrictions and associated layoffs account for some unemployment increase, but so does the lack of employment…
For most people, growing older can be a challenge and not as pleasant an experience as envisioned. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart conditions, and pulmonary problems are common hurdles to overcome or manage. Apart from these well-known health issues…
A prevalent issue in the elderly American population is the concurrent use of multiple prescription medications, or polypharmacy. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug…