What to Consider When Moving an Aging Loved One
There comes a point when your parent or loved one needs more care than you can safely provide at home. While admitting that can be hard, deciding what comes next can be even harder. The good news? You have options like in-home caregivers, moving in with family, rotating family support, assisted living or long-term care,…
Common Scams Targeting Older Adults
Financial scams often target seniors, due to the assumption they have more money and struggle with new technology. Fraudulent schemes may be carried out by phone, text message, email or social media. What should you know to protect yourself or a loved one? Medicare and Health Insurance Scams The complexities of Medicare can make getting…
When Should Older Adults Stop Driving?
Driving your own car represents freedom, mobility and independence. Yet age-related changes, physical health conditions and medications can alter how older adults respond when they’re behind the wheel. These factors can lead to an accident, getting lost or disregarding traffic signals, which puts themselves and others at risk. If you’re concerned about yourself or a…
Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing loss often stems from loud noise exposure, age, genetics or a side effect of certain diseases. It’s estimated that as many as 50 percent of older adults have a degree of hearing loss and this rate increases with age. As hearing loss often occurs gradually, many older adults do not seek treatment until it’s…