If you’re busy juggling a job, family, and caregiving, you need all the help and support you can get. So, here’s a list of eight books that function as caregiver resources and offer practical advice on all aspects of being a caregiver. Whether you need some emotional support or you want to know how to…
2020 has finally arrived. January 1 not only brought New Year’s resolutions, but it also arrived with modifications to Medicare coverage. These changes are summarized very briefly below. For more in-depth information, please click on this link. Changes to Medicare Part B (Medical Services and Supplies) In 2019, the premium for Medicare Part B stood…
If you have an elderly relative with dementia, you are fully aware that your loved one has bad days and better days. However, you may not know that symptoms of dementia can be affected by the time of day. This phenomenon is called sundown syndrome, and sundowning signs are relatively common among those who have…
The holiday season is a magical time. It brings together family and friends from all over the country and even the wider world. People look forward to gathering together to eat delicious meals, share memories of good times, and exchange gifts. The holidays are a busy time – gifts have to be chosen and wrapped,…
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…
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