What Vaccines Should Seniors Schedule besides COVID?
Now is the time to schedule vaccines that can keep you healthy — and even save your life.
What’s Wrong with the VA Benefits System?
Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie on Tuesday criticized the current veterans benefits system in America as being too focused on providing financial rewards to ailing individuals, instead of helping them move past those challenges to post-military success.
Does Isolation Impact Senior Well-Being?
For seniors, maintaining social connections and staying in touch with loved ones not only improves quality of life, it improves health.
What are the Home Caregiving Options?
Family caregivers cannot do all things all the time. Recognizing when you need outside help is good for you, and also for your loved one.
What are Trends in Senior Health Care?
The pandemic was a catalyst for digital health adoption, including in the senior care space. Older adults used video calls to connect with families during lockdowns, and telehealth allowed seniors to meet with their doctors from home. Today’s seniors are more tech savvy than in the past, and this is likely to impact the way they interact with healthcare going forward.
Any Ideas How to Pay for Long-Term Care?
The costs of long-term care for older adults can be significant. Federal Medicare health insurance benefits do not cover most of these costs. Most people who incur costs for long-term care cover them with a combination of personal savings, long-term care insurance and Medicaid, among other sources.
Is It Too Late for a Family Meeting to Discuss Money?
Even those who have saved and invested well may not be sharing their financial information with a spouse or loved one. It’s time to do that now.
How Do I Know If Mom or Dad Needs Care?
Relationships can be complicated under the best of circumstances. However, when you see someone you love — like an aging parent, grandparent or close friend — struggle to take care of their health, stepping in isn’t always so simple.
How Can I Tell If I Have an Iron Deficiency?
Iron deficiency occurs when your body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron.
Study Details Implications of Deciding On Assisted Living Versus Nursing Home
The majority of older adults (79%) responding to Genworth’s Caregiving in COVID-19 Beyond Dollars Study 2021 said they preferred to receive care in their homes, but only 42% actually received assistance at home.