Since the downturn of the economy, costs for health care have been on the rise. According to a 2011 market survey of long-term care costs, the national average daily rate for a private room in a nursi
Elderly Consumer Guide to Asbestos Exposure
Many Americans understand asbestos is dangerous, but few are aware that previous asbestos exposure occurrences have impacted a significant portion of today’s senior citizens with asbestos-related dise
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Approximately 10 million individuals are caring for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or another dementia. Although memory loss is the most common symptom, others include confusion, lack of orien
Nonmedical Home Care Services
Although most home care is provided by family, friends or volunteers, there is a growing trend to hire paid individuals or professionals to provide this care in the home. The hiring of care is prompte
Ten Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress
1. Denial about the disease and its effects on the person who is being diagnosed. I know mum’s going to get better.
2. Anger at the person with Alzheimer’s or others that no effective treatments or cu
Government Agencies
Federal & State Agencies For Seniors – http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/FederalState.shtml Caregivers’ Resources – http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Health/caregivers.shtml End of Life Issues – h
Computer Use and Exercise May Fight Memory Loss
Using a computer may protect against memory loss late in life, as long as you also make sure to exercise, a new study suggests.
In the study, which included older adults, computer use and exercise red