About 44 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and still more people are unaware they are in the early stages of the disease. Many people have searched for a cure, but thus far, Alzheimer’s disease is the only leading cause of death in the United States that does not have … Read more
It’s important that seniors make sure to get vaccinated as recommended by their doctor or doctors. Commonly recommended vaccines for people over the age of 50 include influenza (flu), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), shingles, and pneumococcal. Depending on the vaccine, you may be required to get the shot once, like the shingles vaccine, annually, … Read more
Helping Mom to age in place means finding a way for her to keep living at home, whether in her house or by downsizing to an apartment. Before you decide the best location for your senior mom to age in place, consider the following: Safe home navigation: Are stairs difficult for her? Does she fall … Read more
