Open enrollment for Medicare begins on October 15 and continues until December 7, 2019. With the date quickly approaching to select your Medicare coverage for 2020, understanding your choices and what may be best for you is essential. During open enrollment, you will have the option to make changes to your Medicare plan. You can … Read More »
If you or someone close to you has arthritis, you know how challenging it can be to manage the symptoms. According to the American Geriatrics Society, approximately half of seniors 65 or older have arthritis, and managing this chronic condition can be tricky as any part of the body can be afflicted. Managing the pain … Read More »
Seniors who are socially isolated and lonely are often sicker and may not live as long as others who remain close with family and friends. In a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers found seniors who had few ties to the community had an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. In addition, lonely … Read More »
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and obesity are common in seniors with approximately 85% of those over 65 having at least one chronic health concern according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC recommends implementing preventive measures such as lifestyle changes for those 50 and older to stop … Read More »
It is not uncommon for a senior to experience financial abuse. Often, the first signs are unpaid bills and unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts. Sadly, those responsible for financial abuse are most commonly close family members. Elder financial abuse is the highest reported type of abuse of the elderly and to protect loved ones, it … Read More »
Elder financial abuse is a growing problem in the United States as those 50 and older control 70 percent of the nation’s wealth according to information released by the American Banker’s Association. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), in a survey of elderly individuals, discovered 9.5% of the elderly reported experiencing financial abuse and … Read More »
Approximately one-third of seniors over the age of 65 fall each year and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports 75% of all such falls occur either in the home or close to home. The NCOA cautions that over 9500 seniors die of falls each year and as seniors age, the risk for falls becomes … Read More »
If you are a veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran and need help with everyday tasks, you may be entitled to help from the Veterans Association to pay for assistance. A little known benefit from the Veterans Association called Aid and Attendance can help with the costs of getting help with dressing, bathing, or … Read More »
A recent study done by Boston College found it is becoming more common for seniors to choose to care for older parents. Approximately 10 percent of seniors aged 60-69 and 12 percent of seniors over 70 providing care to aging parents. Seniors caring for seniors can pose unique challenges for both the parent and the … Read More »
Every August is National Make-A-Will month and if you don’t have a will, consider creating one. According to LexisNexis, approximately 55% of people in the United States do not have a will. Taking the time to make your own will allows you to determine what happens to your assets and belongings. Some of the reasons … Read More »
