Discover Texas: culturally rich and diverse cities It’s true: Everything is bigger in Texas. From portion sizes, pickup trucks, and 10-gallon hats to the thousands of kilometers of rugged, gorgeous terrain. This state encompasses such a wide swath of human experience that exploring all of… Read More
Deciding to provide in home care for an elderly parent is a great decision to make, but requires a lot of preparation. Often, preparing for this change can be absolutely overwhelming. Once you’ve made the choice to provide in home care for an elderly parent there… Read More
For the 70 percent of people older than 65 who the experts say will need long-term care at some point in their lives the costs just notched up again. According to the Genworth 2018 Cost of Care Survey released today, the annual median cost of long-term care… Read More
A medical alert systems are designed to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to summon emergency medical personnel. Other terms for a medical alarm are Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) or medical alert. Medical alert systems can be an alarm pendant,… Read More
Memory care is a distinct form of long-term skilled nursing that specifically caters to patients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other types of memory problems. Although assisted living communities may have memory care on the premises, the two types of care are not synonymous. A… Read More
A certified specialist in elder law is an attorney who has received specific training in elder law issues, has practiced in that field for a certain amount of time, and has been certified as highly qualified in elder law by their State Bar or by… Read More
Many ask, “when is it time to call hospice”? A person of any age is eligible for Hospice after being certified by a physician as having a life expectancy that may be six months or less, depending on the course of the disease. Hospice care… Read More
What are the warning signs when aging parents need help? With more and more families dispersed geographically, adult children who live far away from their elderly parents face ongoing worry about their health and safety. As aging parents, particularly those who live alone, face medical… Read More
Are you ready for Medicare Open Enrollment 2020? Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th and runs until December 7th. While that seems like plenty of time it’s less than two months. The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period begins on October 15th and continues through December… Read More
Finding out that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can be stressful, frightening, and overwhelming. As you begin to take stock of the situation, here are some tips that may help. Ask Ask the doctor any questions you have about Alzheimer’s disease.… Read More
