Knowing that your loved one has dementia is difficult enough, but when that person refuses to accept their changing needs and abilities, it creates an even greater burden on the family. Sometimes it’s the caregiver who refuses to accept the declining behavior of a loved one,... Read more
Long-Term Care Insurance Top Tips By J’Nel Wright About 30 years ago, long-term care insurance was introduced. Long-term care insurance is an extremely popular benefit for seniors. There are over 8.1 million Americans with long-term care insurance. But what is it and w... Read more
Orphaned at 65 by Donna Scrafano I recall worrying about my parents’ health when I was in my twenties and thirties. I had a great fear of losing them during that time. Although my parents were seemingly very healthy, my concern about losing them was still present. Maybe this... Read more
Banker Makes Personal Call by Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. ‘Tis the season to be joyful and giving. But not so fast. Recently, while out of state travelling for work, I received a phone call asking for “Marge.” I responded that she wasn’t available and asked ... Read more
New-Found Freedom by Donna Scrafano Anyone who has ever dedicated their time on a 24/7 basis to care for a loved one knows the amount of freedom that they must sacrifice. After caring for my elderly father for four-plus years, he passed away this summer at the age of 90. Aft... Read more
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Facts & Figures Most patients that are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are commonly first diagnosed with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) or Dementia. The symptoms are often similar at the onset, so diagnosing is more difficult. The numbers... Read more
