Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia – Do You Know The Difference?
As we finish the last day of Alzheimer's Awareness month, we wanted to share some insights on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia.
Many people are affected with dementia, as...
Aging Population and Long Term Care Costs
As we all know, we are all living longer due to advances in medicine and technologies. This also means that retirement planning can become trickier and long term care...
How Our Elder Years Can Be Our Happiest Years
Old age can often come with an image of a lonely, melancholy person sitting forlornly at home, but studies show that people often achieve optimum levels of happiness when...
Can I Stay In My Home? – Aging In Place
Most people want to “Age in Place” as long as possible (90% according to AARP). This involves growing older in your own home or in another residence that is...
Are You Prepared? Have An Updated Will!
Many people do not have a will. It is suggested that more then 50% do not. Governments have rules they follow if there is no will and this may not...
What’s the Deal With Vitamin D?
As we age, vitamin deficiencies become more of a problem, due to medication side effects, disease and improper diet. One of the most important vitamins that we need, vitamin...
What an Overwhelming Combination – Caregiving and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease is a disease rapidly gaining attention by the world. The Alzheimer's Association indicates over 5 million people are currently living with a form of dementia. This brings...
