How to choose the right senior living facility

We would all like to think that we will always be as capable as we are in our younger age. But for better or for worse, some things will inevitably change. There often comes a time in our lives when we can no longer care for ourselves and must rely on others. While many seniors continue to live happily at home for the duration of their lives, the reality is that more than half of the people who turn 65 today will require long term care. The tips below should help you get started on your search for the right assisted living facility: 1. How much assistance or help do you or your loved one need to function adequately? There are generally three levels of assistance which vary greatly in both time, the number of services provided, and cost. First, some elders, especially those with chronic health issues may require

Studies show your brain might clean your “memory inbox” while you sleep

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – Everyone knows that with age, the ability to remember things becomes more difficult than it used to be. However, you already have one of the of the most important tools to help you distinguish which information is important and which is not: your bed. A study was published in the professional journal Cell Reports that shows that sleep may be the key to helping the brain separate what really matters from mental background noise. “Patterns of nerve activity in the brain that occur during waking are replayed during sleep, and this replay enables the consolidation of nerve connections in the brain and, therefore, memory,” said Jack Mellor, a co-author of the study and a researcher at the University of Bristol in England. In other words, your brain separates the important stuff from the mental junk-mail you take in each day. The hippocampus is a

How seniors can keep busy by working from home

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – Working Americans often dream of the day when they can retire and wind it down after decades of punching a clock. But this is to be expected — who would not want to rid themselves of the daily rat race which probably includes getting up early dressing in uncomfortable clothes, and fighting traffic on the daily commute? But when the time finally comes, many seniors find that something unexpected occurs. They miss the sense of purpose and social interaction they received from working every day. For these people, and for seniors whose financial situation necessitates it, returning to work is a way to feel great and earn extra money on the side. Many retirees have found it a positive experience to work from home. Working from home can alleviate numerous stressors of working life, including the grind of driving to and from work, and

Conservators, guardianship, and durable powers of attorney

Conservators, guardianship, and durable powers of attorney – what are the differences, which ones do I need, and why should I care? Each of these tools allows a person to make decisions for another individual whom may or may not be able to make decisions for themselves. Conservator A conservator is a person appointed by a Court to control the financial and personal affairs of an adult who can not adequately do so for themselves. An adult may voluntarily allow someone to act as conservator. In the alternative, a conservator may be appointed by the court if an incapacitated adult cannot or refuses to agree. The court may designate a relative or friend to act as conservator, but in cases of family strife or in the absence of a suitable person, a disinterested party like an attorney or social worker may be appointed. Guardian In some jurisdictions, conservators are called

Why Seniors Should Have a Geriatric Physician

Posted by Gerald J. Turner – We all have all encountered someone who doesn’t enjoy going to the doctor. Or even worse: someone who flat out refuses to go! Logic suggests that an important way for senior citizens to ensure that they are in good health and live a long time is for them to see a doctor. Unfortunately, many elder Americans can be a bit stubborn and do not wish to visit doctors. Sometimes it’s because they are afraid of bad news, or they don’t want a doctor to tell them they’ll need to give up their vices like sweets or smoking. But in the end, all the stubbornness and grumbling in the world doesn’t do anybody any good. Everyone gets older, and it only makes sense to accept this fact and move forward with as much common sense and education as possible. While it is a good decision for a

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How to choose the right senior living facility

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