Senior Solutions Advisor provides expert advice, answers and resources for Seniors, and for Boomers who are helping and caring for Seniors.We seem to be waging war on many fronts: drugs, crime, illegal immigration, drunk driving, Afghanistan, Iraq, terrorists in general, terrorism on airplanes in particular. But our most serious war -- the one most likely to affect all of us -- is one we are still losing: The War on Cancer.
Progress has been made in War On Cancer, But Still Many Challenges
The best approach depends on your age.
Stroke ranks higher than heart attack in scaryness, say surveys. So stroke prevention is something we all care about.
Of the two main stroke-prevention procedures, new research points to which is the better choice.
If you're thinking a reverse mortgage might be the answer to your retirement quandaries, a new law works in your favor -- while the housing crisis works against you.
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 upped the borrowing limits on reverse mortgages, put the brakes on aggresive marketing of reverse mortgages, and limited the fees a financial institution can charge for reverse mortgages.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Here are some tips for making it as accessible as possible.
A well-designed kitchen can make cooking and entertaining more enjoyable. So if you're considering remodeling the kitchen, your focus is probably cosmetic. However, as your parents get older, there are safety issues to consider, too.
Although it's a tough conversation to have, planning for a funeral now can save heartache later.
Q: A few months ago, my aunt was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She doesn't have any kids and she's like a second mom to my brothers and me, so we're very involved with her care. Although it's likely she'll be with us for quite a while, we've begun to realize that we might not have very long to find out what her wishes are for her care and funeral.
Find out what eastern disciplines improve balance, leg strength, and mental outlook.
Healthy seniors who practice a combination of Chinese exercises three times a week for six months experience significant physical benefits after only two months, say researchers at the University of Illinois.
How police and businesses in Japan encourage seniors who are no longer safe drivers to give up their driver's licenses.
In recent years, crashes involving drivers age 70 and older have jumped by 30 percent in Tokyo. Because it can be tough for family members to take the keys away from their older relatives, it's better for seniors to voluntarily give up driving.
Yet another reason to keep fit: Not only can you add years to your life, it's likely they will be more satisfying.
A new study shows, not only that healthy behavior can add active, satisfying years to your life, but also details how specific unhealthy behaviors shorten lifespan.
Strategies for taking away the keys when mom or dad should no longer drive.
Automobiles transcend other possessions. They are part of our identity, almost like a member of the family. After a lifetime of mobility, the prospect of losing that aspect of independence can be seriously frightening. But, what do you do when your parent is no longer safe on the road? Here are some suggestions.
Ensure the very best nursing home care.
You might assume your loved one will receive high-quality care in a nursing home; however, that can be a dangerous assumption and your parent may instead be at risk of harm.
I feel VERY strongly that we need to get the law changed as to 'self submitting' of nurse/staff at any given time!!!
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A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s has more than just medical implications — there are financial issues, too.
An estimated 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease; this number is expected to double by the year 2050 as the elderly segment of our population grows. Not only does the disease have a significant emotional impact on individuals and their families, it also causes severe family financial burden and places considerable demands on the greater public health system.
As hard as it may seem, talking with your aging parents about tough issues is easier now than it will be later.
The quality of communication between adult children and their senior parents leaves a lot to be desired, according to a study from the senior care company Home Instead. The findings of the study led researchers to coin the phrase "the 40/70 rule."
Ensure your parent is getting proper nursing home care.
Q: My dad has been in a nursing home for about 8 months and, in that time, he has lost about 15 pounds -- weight he could hardly afford to lose. I suspect his nutritional needs aren't being met, but I'm not sure what to do. He's picky, and it takes a lot of patience to get him to eat. I've spoken to the staff, and they insist he's eating. Do you think I should file a complaint?
I'm not sure of the nursing home protocols, but if they have more than one physician visiting patients, you might also opt for changing the physician that sees him.
My father (93 yrs. old), became...
Considering a living trust? What about a will? Do you need both?
There are many benefits to having a living trust but, as with any legal document, it requires careful planning. In this article, you'll learn exactly what a living trust is, and explore five basic steps you should consider when establishing your own living trust.
Can someone tell me in a neat sequence what are the steps to take in creating a living will? Who do I consult (ie., doctor, lawyer?)
Are you one of the one in four Boomers who believes they're covered for long-term care ... but really aren't?
Long-term care insurance -- whether you have it, how much it covers, and for how long -- determines how well you'll be taken care of when you can't take care of yourself.
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