Since the Medicare Part D drug benefit was unveiled, it has proven to be even more confusing and inefficient than its critics predicted. Even seniors who have been able to register for the program must still struggle with a $3,000 gap in benefits coverage and a hefty monthly premium.
What’s The Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Confusing Alzheimer’s and Dementia could cost someone you love valuable treatment.
Should We Fear Death?
One striking similarity is the ‘life review’ process. This has been reported as a review of one’s entire life where each event is played out before your eyes. People that have experienced this process say that you suddenly become aware of how you affected the people you interacted with during your life.
Which of These 4 Personal Mobility Scooters Will You Own?
There are many makes and models of personal mobility scooters to choose from. Break them down and they fall into the 4 following categories of scooters. Here they are:
Should You Join AARP?
At present some of the hot button items the AARP is working with are:
Prescription Drugs;
Prescription Drugs over the last 5 years have increased much more rapidly in costs than the rate of inflation and as such are a heavy burden on Seniors.
The AARP makes available the results of studies of changes in manufacturers’ prescription drug list prices for 200 brand name and 75 generic drugs most widely used by Americans age 50 and over.
Social Security;
President Bush seems to think that there will not be enough money in the future to pay for Social Security benefits for Seniors at today’s level.
His private accounts plan would allow workers to invest up to one third of their payroll contributions in the Stock Market.
Based on Stock Market results for the time President Bush has been in office this would have resulted in a loss for the average Senior taking inflation into account.
Why Swimming is the Perfect Exercise for Seniors
For the elderly, water fitness is safe, fills the need for exercise, increases a body’s range of motion and is a low-impact exercise.
Something For Seniors To Smile About
A generation ago, dentures and bridgework were all too common among U.S. seniors. Today, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and preventon, Americans are keeping their natural teeth Longer.
Being a Primary Carer for a relative with Alzheimers disease The Long Goodbye
“It is a bittersweet irony that those who care for the sufferers in reality suffer more than the sufferers do themselves.” Stephen Morgan describes, in the first part of a series, how life can indeed be “up and down” being a Primary Carer for a relative suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Sometimes caring for a loved one with dementia means seeking outside help.
As our society ages, more and more families are struggling to live with a family member who is suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer disease. While memory loss can be a frightening experience for our aging parents or grandparents, its impact on the family can be equally frightening, particularly when there are young children in the home.
Some Crime Tips For The Elderly
As you get older, you may find yourself a more likely target for thieves.
Emergency Response Systems: My Experience
Emergency response systems are a good way to help your elderly parent(s) live independently. There are different types of these systemd available abd they are not all expensive. The one I set up with my mother cost only $49.95 with no monthly fees. I was able to set it up to call my personal phone. When my mother fell in her bedroom one night last month the system called me and I was able to listen in to find out if she was all right.
Massage Therapy for Senior Citizens
An informative article on the benefits of massage therapy for senior citizens.