The annual holidays are wonderful times for most families. It’s not just the younger generation who anticipate the celebrations with uncontained excitement. Older family members also look forward to the holidays and the opportunity to hear about the family events of the past year and bond with their loved ones. Although it might be a…
One great thing about dogs is that there is a dog breed for every person. This makes it easy to find a dog companion that will fit in with your lifestyle. If you are a retiree and you are thinking about bringing a new pooch into your home, here are four questions to ask yourself….
Any one of us could, unfortunately, experience a health emergency. We could fall and break a leg, become injured in a car accident, or suffer a heart attack. These scenarios typically occur when they are least expected, but only last for a relatively short period of time. However, while we are on the road to…
When it comes to the hurricane season, South Carolina is one of the most vulnerable states in the nation. Obviously, coastal communities are the ones most in danger. However, inland areas are not immune to tropical storm events. Such weather conditions can produce high winds leading to damage to homes, power outages, fallen trees blocking…
Everyone should understand that Medicare is not a static government program, but is subject to frequent changes. So, it’s not surprising that new Medicare policy changes are planned for 2020. These modifications, which will affect all current and future Medicare beneficiaries, are discussed below. Medicare Supplement Plans (AKA Medigap) Under Medicare 2020 policy, Medigap Plans…
Yes, summer is the fun season – time for being out in the sun, enjoying ice cream cones, trips to the beach, etc. However, hospitals often refer to summer as the trauma season. Not to issue any kind of a high alert warning, but according to medical staff, traumatic injuries to children are twice as…
When we decide to retire, we may have a bucket list of all the places we want to visit now that we don’t have to go to work every day. However, it’s an unfortunate fact that as we get older, it may not be quite as easy to get around as we did when…
If you have an aging parent, you may be undergoing unnecessary amounts of anxiety when trying to work out which health care options are best for them. It can be confusing and stressful to sort through all the choices available to you. So, here are four simple steps you may find helpful in determining what’s…
Of course, you want to do your best to take care of your elderly loved one, but have you given any thought to the importance of taking care of yourself during this challenging time? Research shows that the pressures placed on family caregivers give them a higher risk of developing depression, anxiety, and burnout….
It’s common for people to think that dementia and Alzheimer’s are just two different names for the same condition, and, in fact, the two words are often used interchangeably. However, the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s actually have two different and distinct meanings. Here are some pointers to help you differentiate between the two and…
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