How to Identify Elder Abuse
Placing your senior parent or elderly loved one into a nursing home or other long-term care facility involves trusting an entire network of professionals to provide for their needs. From hygiene to daily tasks to medication to exercise and socialization, these facilities need to be well-staffed and full-service. When so [...]
What to Do if You Suspect Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a serious problem in our society. Despite our best efforts, and despite rising knowledge and awareness, we can’t control everyone in the world and no matter how stringent the security measures we take, there’s always someone that slips through. It can be very scary to place your [...]
Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia
It’s quite unfortunate, but too many people on the street and in the media use the terms “Alzheimer’s” and “Dementia” interchangeably. The truth is, while they may share some symptoms, the two conditions are distinct. The two conditions have different effects on the people who suffer from them, as well [...]
How to Plan the Transition from Home to Assisted Living
The decision to move into a long-term care or assisted living facility is a huge one, and it’s one that rarely occurs without some conflict and disagreement. Your elder parent might insist that they don’t need help, that you can handle their extra needs, or that you’re just trying to [...]
Living Will or Power of Attorney: Which is Right for You?
Making the right choice for ensuring your medical needs are taken care of, should you become incapacitated, is one of the most important decisions you can ever make. In general, there are two ways to handle this and spare your loved ones the agony of not knowing what to do. [...]
Understanding the Basics of Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t something about which people like to think. After all, planning for your death means that you have to think about your death. It is, however, an important thing to do, and without the right plan in place, your loved ones who you leave behind can find themselves [...]
Veterans in Ohio: Getting the Most of Your Benefits
In the United States, perhaps more than in many other countries, we place a lot of value on our veterans. It’s unfortunately sometimes not shown by the public, or by easy access to the services available, but we’re meant to honor those who put their lives on the line to [...]
Eye Care for Seniors: Medicaid and Medicare Options
Proper eye care is essential to our overall health, much more than many people realize. While it’s true that many people experience natural deterioration of vision as they get older, vision problems can also indicate blood pressure, diabetes and other issues. The question remains, however, how the senior population can [...]