10 Signs of Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia is a syndrome, not a disease. Dementia is an umbrella term that Alzheimer's disease can fall under, and can occur due to a...
Is Medical Marijuana Good for Seniors?
Many baby boomers remember when marijuana was considered solely "recreational", used only for youthful experimentation. These days,...
3 Essential Legal Documents for Elderly Healthcare
With concerns about privacy so prevalent today, it is essential family members and caregivers plan carefully for their loved one's...
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today, many people in the United States and around the world will observe Yom Hashoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. It...
Tax Tips for Caregivers
If you're a family caregiver who has given up much of your time to care for your loved one, you may not have anticipated spending your...
Avoid Caregiver Burnout
The tasks of caring for an elderly loved one can add up quickly, leaving you exhausted and stressed out. Chances are, if you've been a...
Will Medicare Cover Home Health Care?
According to a new survey of Americans age 40 and older, two-thirds of older Americans feel that neither they nor the country are...
Treat TIA Quickly to Avoid Stroke
When blood flow to part of the brain stops for a short period of time, also called transient ischemic attack (TIA), it can mimic...
Spring Forward, Keep Routine
Caregivers alert: today Daylight Savings Time begins, and you should have moved your clocks forward. Changing the clock does not have to...
Apple Sets Sights on Health Care with App
Earlier this year, tech giant Apple unveiled a new feature that is now available to users of the iPhone: the ability to automatically...
