By Jackie Tangires, LCSW-C, Certified Aging Life Care Manager WOW! Time sure does fly! It is that time again to take responsibility for your future and review your Health insurance coverage needs. Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, 2024, and ends December 7,...
Helpful Tips to Apply Today if You Are Managing a Senior’s Medications
By Helena Wallace, MHA, MSHS, Care Manager Proper medication management is crucial in preventing medication errors, improving client outcomes, and minimizing the risks associated with medication use. Most seniors often take a variety of medications, increasing the...
Improve Communication and Reduce Isolation: Eight Simple Steps to Better Hearing
By Janet D’Agostino, MA, MSN, RN Clinical Supervisor For most people, hearing loss is a normal process that happens as we age, but for some others, it can result from loud noise exposure, illness, or injury. Hearing loss due to aging can be so gradual that we often...
Beware of Financial Scams: What Older Adults Need to Know Today to Avoid Devastating Losses
By Noel White, Community Outreach Liaison There's a new scam in the headlines almost daily. Fraud is a serious topic, and if you fall victim to it, it can seriously impact your life. These financial predators are highly sophisticated and well-organized, and many...
Advice for Seniors: Nine Steps to Take Now to Safely Survive an Emergency
By Janet D’Agostino, MA, MSN, RN Clinical Supervisor You have been watching the Weather on the TV for hours now. They encourage you to evacuate because they expect your neighborhood to become impassable due to high water, a snowstorm, or the possibility of losing...
Can a Health Care Advocate Improve My Life Today?
By Diana (DeeDee) Bycoffe, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Nurse Care Manager As we get older, we must learn how better to care for ourselves. In some cases, we need help navigating this stage, especially as we begin dealing with more serious health issues. In addition to the obvious...
Self-Care is Not Selfish; It’s the Backbone of Caregiver Well-Being
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator Being a caregiver is one of the most compassionate and selfless roles one can take on. Whether caring for a loved one, a friend, or a client, the responsibilities and emotional demands can be overwhelming. While caring...
Solo Aging: Learning How to Lessen the Burden of Loneliness
By Morgyn Thomas, Intern, The Option Group Modern technology has made it easier for people to stay in touch, and the development of phones and social media has helped many individuals who struggle with loneliness. However, the aging population cannot always cope with...
Improve your Nutrition with these 20 Choices for Healthy Snacking for Seniors
Most of us know that nutrition plays a vital role in aging well. Healthy eating means consuming a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This combination helps to ward off diseases including type 2...