Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviors as you age. However, what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks?
The Medicaid snapshot date is the date on which Medicaid takes a financial “snapshot” of a married couple’s assets. The “snapshot” can be thought of as taking a photo.
For disabled persons receiving financially based government benefits, supplemental needs trusts (‘SNTs’) can safeguard benefits and serve as an effective estate planning tool.
Diabetes can raise the risk of dementia more than four-fold, according to new research.
Controversy regarding the purported link between the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and risk for dementia continues.
Virtually all states are experiencing shortages. Some are extreme, while a few are trending in the right direction. Where did Louisiana rank? Read the article to find out.
Here are some common medical problems that can be mistaken for dementia.
Did you know someone who is 65 today has a 70 percent chance of needing long-care treatment in the future? Even seniors who have saved up for their waning years can find it a challenge to pay for nursing home costs, especially when relying only on Medicare coverage.
As awareness of dementia has grown, a startling fact has come to light: Nearly half of all older adults — 47% — die with a diagnosis of that condition on their medical record, according to research out of the University of Michigan and published in JAMA Health Forum.
As you age, you may need help to take care of your health but want to live independently in your home.
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