Most people in New York face health issues as they age that could lead to an increase in their health care expenses. This is especially true for women. In fact, according to a 2016 report, health care costs women age 65 will incur while they are retired total about...
We live in an age where medical advancements and health awareness means that people in New York and nationwide are living longer than ever. While this is a good thing, it highlights the importance for people to give some thought and make plans as to how they will care...
According to a recent study discussed in MedCity News, the rates of dementia in people older than 65 have dropped sharply since 2000. The decrease in dementia is excellent news, as the condition is one of the most distressing and difficult to manage of all health...
It is never an easy decision. And once the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home has been made, it can be difficult to find a facility that suits the situation. Fortunately, the federal government has put together a useful guide on how people can choose a...
It is imperative to have a grasp of what elder law does and how its various legal necessities and issues are navigated. There are a great number of categories that elder law covers. From watching over finances to protecting property to ensuring that medical needs are...
Each of us forgets a name or an appointment from time to time, or misplaces the keys or remote control. When does "normal" memory loss, associated with aging or stress, become something more disturbing, like Alzheimer's Disease? Here are 10 early signs of Alzheimer's...
Erin Howe, a nurse practitioner at the Jewish Home of Rochester, writes about helping seniors navigate the discharge process from the hospital to a place other than home here.
In "How to have those touchy caregiving conversations," Jody Gastfriend ofCare.com gives some tips for adult children who want to bring up the needs of their aging parents: research options; form a team; seek expertise; and learn to back off. Read the full article...
Elizabeth attended Lifespan's presentation on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at Crimson Gardens, about recognizing and preventing elder abuse and mistreatment, and we posted a quiz to test your knowledge of emerging trends in the area of elder abuse. Here are the...
Elizabeth attended Lifespan's presentation today on recognizing and preventing elder abuse and mistreatment. Here is a quiz to test your knowledge of emerging trends in the area of elder abuse. The answers will be posted later this week.Elder Mistreatment: An Overview...
