Most of us think of the holidays as an exciting, happy time that we look forward to all year long. However, for our older population, sometimes this proves to be a special challenge. […]
Many Americans don’t expect to ever retire: That’s the headline of a recent USA Today article about the annual Wells Fargo Middle Class Retirement study, which surveyed 1,000 middle-class Americans between the ages of 25 and 75. Journalist Rodney Brooks reported on the study’s findings and interviewed several financial professionals, including yours truly, about those findings. […]
According to the American Diabetes Association, it’s estimated that 25.8 million Americans (children and adults) have diabetes. That’s 8.3% of the population. There are certainly many complications from diabetes that are well known: heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, stroke, high blood pressure and peripheral neuropathy. […]
Depression is a serious illness that affects people in many different ways. Unfortunately, those suffering from Depression may not even recognize they have it, as the symptoms and feelings associated with the disease manifest in a multitude of different ways. “I’m working too hard,” “I don’t sleep enough,” “I have no energy,” and finally, “I have no desire to do anything.” These are all common expressions that I hear from people visiting my office, most of whom are unclear as to why they are even seeing me. […]
As our bodies grow older, we often experience uncomfortable neck and back pain as a result of various muscle strains, nerve compression and worn joints. Typically, neck and back pains do not require surgery; however, there are certain ways to reduce these aches. Simple alterations to your daily life, such as not tucking you phone between your ear and neck when talking or adjusting your computer monitor to eye level, may be enough to ease your pain. […]
Reverse mortgages are an excellent financial tool to enhance your senior lifestyle by maximizing one of your greatest resources to remain as independent as possible. With this low interest loan, you can use the tax free money that you have in the equity of your home to reduce bills, pay for medical expenses, take a nice vacation or just enjoy life. […]
The Value of the Audiologist in Hearing Care By Elizabeth Brassine, Au.D., Hearing Services of McKinney, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine From the moment we wake up to the time we go to sleep, sound […]
Natural Substances for Sleep By Christina Reiter, C.C.N. , Texas Star Pharmacy, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine Many in this country have difficulty sleeping at night for various reasons and answers are hard to find. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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