By Megan Maher, BSN, RN, Aging Life Care Manager and RN Case Manager, Windward Home Health Adults aged 65 or older take more medications than any other age group. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control estimates that 83% of U.S. adults in their 60s and 70s had used at least one prescription drug in Read More
As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the joy of spending time with loved ones and indulging in delicious, and often unhealthy, foods. Our taste buds may rejoice at the sight of festive feasts, but it’s good to remember that our gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our overall health. Its Read More
Are you in the sandwich generation? “More than half of Americans in their 40s are ‘sandwiched’ between an aging parent and their own children,” says the Pew Research Center. Another 36% of people in their 50s are as well. Sandwiched family caregivers somehow make it all work—providing care, taking care of themselves, managing work and Read More
Long-term care (LTC) insurance is designed to provide financial support to individuals who require assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. But beyond the primary beneficiary of the policy, there’s another pivotal role in the insurance process: the “designee.” Here’s why it’s important to name a designee and the value Read More
If you’ve already enrolled in your Medicare coverage for next year, you get a gold star! Every year, there are many factors to consider before you make your choices. Of course, your health and medication needs are a biggie. But you also need to consider things like whether you plan to travel outside the U.S. Read More
Dementia, a progressive cognitive decline, poses unique challenges not only for the individual affected, but also for their family caregivers. The journey of a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is often likened to an emotional roller-coaster, riddled with moments of despair, patience-testing situations, unexpected turns, and poignant memories. But just as no one Read More
Along with the surge in aging baby boomers comes a growing number of adults who, for various reasons, don't have a spouse, children, or other close family members to rely on as they age. Read More
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