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Can Dogs Cure Senior Loneliness?

August 25, 2017

You’ve probably heard the phrase “a man’s best friend,” but have you ever heard anyone talk about a senior’s best friend? Dogs have become a popular topic in the senior care community, and for good reason. Our furry friends have been known to be there in times of need, but the benefits they provide to senior citizens can be immeasurable. Loneliness is an issue that is far too common in the aging population, and dogs might just be the answer. If you were to think about some of the fears you have of growing older, you’d probably include some form…

Answer These 7 Questions When You Need Senior Care

August 18, 2017

Who are you, and why are you reading this blog? Maybe you’re a senior who knows you need long-term care. Maybe you’re a family caregiver who needs help supporting an elderly loved one. Perhaps you’re the child of an elderly parent who has shown a need for companionship that you know you cannot provide. You may be a senior coming to terms with your own limitations that are surfacing with age, and wondering about your options. Maybe you’re reading to find answers to questions that will help you navigate important care decisions. Regardless of your place or role in care decisions, here are seven important questions to…

Memory Loss: When to be Worried and How to Help

August 11, 2017

When keys are so easy to lose, there’s no need to panic when you or your elderly loved one misplaces them. The same goes for forgetting names or mixing up words. Everyone can forget an appointment, forget that one word “on the tip of their tongue” or become easily distracted. But for the 5.5 million Americans inflicted by Alzheimer’s disease, others affected by one of the 70 types of dementia and the families that love them, these signs of memory loss may trigger significant worry. There is a difference between normal age-related memory loss and serious memory impairment. As we…

Out-of-Pocket Spending for Senior Care: The Harsh Reality

August 4, 2017

“Three out of four Americans aged 40 years and older are not confident they will have the financial resources to pay for any needed care as they age,” according to the Scan Foundation. Up against the hundreds of thousands of dollars that long-term care can cost, it is no wonder Americans lack confidence when racking their brains for ways to pay for care. Perhaps the first solution that comes to mind is to pay for the cost of long-term care out of your own pocket. You don’t have to be a well-off, retired millionaire to consider this option. Many middle-income…

Get to Know the Professionals in Your Senior Support Network

July 28, 2017

Surrounding yourself with support is a no-brainer, for every person of any age. Supportive people can have roles ranging from beloved family to peers, friends, colleagues, mentors and others. But as we age, the ideal senior support network spreads even more to include important professionals who specialize in specific areas of senior service. The professionals in your senior support network include skilled and unskilled workers in healthcare, social services, elder law and insurance. This article introduces some of the important professionals from these fields that you may have to interact with regularly, and explains their role in supporting seniors. Knowing the…