Facts compiled by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice show that 7.6 million permanently disabled and chronically or terminally ill individuals in the United States receive home care services. Although the majority of home care recipients are over the age of 65 years, many are discharged from hospitals to home care so they can continue to receive the rehabilitative care they need. […]
For the past few years, leaner times have forced many individuals and households to juggle everyday expenses and find various ways to trim the family budget. Everything from cutting out specialty coffee drinks and expensive vacations to buying more economical cars and downsized dwellings have been calculated and discussed at kitchen tables across the country. […]
A common reaction people have after finishing their estate plan is “Phew, I’m glad that is done!” They then put it on the shelf, in a safe deposit box, or in a safe at home and promptly forget about it for the next 20 years. Unfortunately, that could lead to problems. Why? Because your estate plan was created with your lawyer (you didn’t try to do it yourself, did you?), and it handled your then-current family’s situation and addressed current laws. But the fact is, your plan may not work a year from now if your health changes, the law changes, your family changes, or your “stuff” changes. You cannot just “fire and forget,” you really need to make sure your plan stays up to date, so that it will work when you need it. […]
12 Tips for Healthy Aging […]
Medicare. The impact of the Affordable Care Act has already been positive for millions of Americans on Medicare. Part of the act requires coverage for a slew of preventive annual care, including free physicals, pap smears, colonoscopies, prostate cancer screenings, flu shots and more from physicians who accept Medicare patients. […]
Oftentimes patients and their families are reluctant to discuss hospice care with the physician when confronted with the diagnosis of a terminal illness. Hospice is not giving up on life and simply choosing to die. Hospice provides comfort care and pain management so that patients enjoy quality of life during the final phase of a terminal illness. […]
In today’s society, Americans are living considerably longer and more active lives. Unfortunately, with this longevity comes intensification of all the trials and tribulations associated with aging. As we grow old, our skin wrinkles and becomes frail, our hair fades, muscle mass diminishes, and our brain shrinks. The shrinkage of the brain basically causes the working memory to go on “strike” and mental speed to decelerate. Cognitive functionality is hindered as one’s memory worsens or is even erased altogether. Individuals generally experience emotional outbursts, escalated agitation, and overwhelming anxiety. These behavioral manipulations mutate personality, essentially deteriorating the lines of communication within relationships. […]
As you get older, there are many things you should consider to age gracefully and healthfully. Whether you are turning 40 or 65, it’s never too early to start the process of healthy aging. Follow these four aging principles to help you live a healthy life throughout the decades. […]
In a time where the median household income is shrinking in nearly every major city, prices of goods and services are on the rise and credit card debt is just beginning to decline from an all-time high, it is easy to find yourself falling behind on monthly expenses. If this is the case, then it may be time to start learning the basics of household budgeting. […]
I’m sure there are still quite a few of us around who enjoyed The Andy Griffith Show. The show gave us everyday insight into the life of widowed sheriff Andy Griffith, his son Opie, Aunt Bea, and Andy’s sidekick Barney Fife in the fictional town of Mayberry. It was a simple time and many of us identified with Andy, his family, and the values of the times. Recently, as I sat and nostalgically watched old re-runs, it occurred to me that a whole lot has changed. My mind immediately thought of good, old-fashioned customer service. […]
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