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The Social Security Cost Of Living Increase Is Not Keeping Up
Is the COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) losing its fizz? Many seniors now feel that the annual Social Security cost of living increase is failing to keep up with the soaring prices of everything from
Caring for Aged Parents Beware Caregiver s Stress
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
Do you, like many other Baby Boomers, now find yourself caring for aging parents or other older relatives or friends who have health problems, disabilitie
How To Spot Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is described by the following acts among family and members of the household, any nursing home staff or any individual.
- When somebody attempts or causes physical injury to
Paranoia and Dementia They Often Go Hand In Hand
Dementia and paranoia seem to go together hand-in-hand. Just try to imagine how frustrating and frightening it must be to live in a world where your things constantly disappear, someone else is in co
Understanding Medicare Prescription Coverage
The prognosis for Medicare Part D seems to be good. Nearly half of physicians recently surveyed said they think the program will result in improved quality of care.
Yet many of those sa
Easy Movement with Chair Lifts
Chair lifts are useful in enhancing the mobility of the people with handicaps. There are various types of chair lifts in the market, ranging from those that raise the chair to another level for stair
What s The Difference Between Alzheimer s and Dementia
"What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?" It's a common question, and doctors are some of the best at confusing us. Physicians seem to prefer the word "dementia," possibly because Alz
The Caregiver Trifecta Boomers Need To Include Time For Themselves When Caring For Others
Baby boomers are a generation known for taking on the issues of the world and making them their own-from civil rights and political activism to the environment. Many face the task of caring for both
Retirement Communities Are Key to Living Well
Today, growing older doesn't necessarily mean slowing down your life. In fact, just the opposite is true, as thousands of seniors have already discovered how to enjoy their "golden years" with vigor
Emergency Response Systems My Experience
One of the best ways to protect the indepencence of an elderly parent, or parents, as the case may be, is to set them up with an emergency response system.
First of all, the emergency alert sy
A Grandparent s Guide To Choosing Age Appropriate Toys
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1.3 million children are entrusted to their grandparents every day. Roles of a grandparent include spoiling and enlightening their grandkids with toys they will e
You Are Not Alone
If you're caring for a loved one, you want to do your best. You want to help with all the day-to-day activities that he or she can't manage alone. But did you know that trying your hardest and doing
Hearing Impaired Hearing Aids Advice for Deafies and those who put up with us
I have always had a hearing impairment. I was born with a 70% hearing loss in both ears. While I had a mother who was sensitive to my disability, I never believed there was anything wrong wth me. As
It s Your Funeral Why Not Plan It Properly
Making plans for the future brings mixed feelings. It is right to concentrate on the good things, but sometimes there are things you would rather not think about. A funeral is one of those things. Yo
Elder Care Times are A Changing
In ages past…
In our parents' generation, decisions about elder parents seemed easier. Families were not so spread out and different generations lived in one roof when it was necessary.
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