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A hospital stay is often a subject of fear, especially for older adults.  Many are afraid that they will leave in a worse condition than before they were hospitalized.  Unfortunately, recent studies reveal that these fears may have some merit.  Researchers from the...

Too many people are complacent and misinformed about the need for proper estate and long-term care planning.  Inaction or inadequate planning can result in devastation for seniors and their families.   Coordinate beneficiary designations with the desires...

Mental illnesses are disorders of the brain that can often profoundly disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, and ability to relate to others.  Mental illnesses include such disorders as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression, obsessive-compulsive...

Each year, thousands of older Americans fall in their home.  Many are seriously injured and some become disabled.  Approximately one-third of the elder population over the age of 65 falls each year, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age.  At 80...

The iPad series is a popular line of tablet computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple, Inc. The iPad is primarily used as a platform for audio and visual media including: books, newspapers, magazines, photographs, movies, music, games, web content, and...

The Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Benefit has often been called “The VA’s best-kept secret.” This non-service-connected pension benefit is specifically meant to help wartime veterans with unreimbursed medical expenses. Your spouse is even eligible, if qualified....

“Light It Up Blue” is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern of autism. Iconic landmarks around the world were physically bathed in blue light earlier this month to raise awareness. Participating landmarks included:...

Monday, April 16th marks the 5th Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day. Join Americans from across the country to discuss future healthcare decisions and complete advanced directives. All across the country, health-care facilities, health-care professionals,...

April marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month and is timely with the Center for Disease Control’s recent announcement of high statistical prevalence of autism in the United States. The Autism Society has celebrated National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s...

On February 26,1987, President Ronald Reagan signed into law that March would be designated as “National Developmental Disabilities Month.” At the time, President Reagan called for the American people to build understanding and encouragement and to provide new...