How To Talk To Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease December 17, 2021 by Jennifer Williamson Alzheimer's Care, Articles, Featured - People with Alzheimer’s disease find it difficult to communicate since they have difficulty remembering things. As the condition progresses, a person’s capacity to express themselves declines. Some people may have difficulty finding the right words to express their thoughts. Despite your frustration, there is just no way for them to express their thoughts and feelings. … Continue reading "How To Talk To Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease"
The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults December 14, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles, Featured, Senior Health - The natural process of aging can produce many changes in a person’s body. These changes can often be mistaken for an actual illness, making it tough to pinpoint the difference between a real problem and something that is a normal part of getting older. The problem for many seniors comes when the diagnosis is wrong, … Continue reading "The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults"
Life over 50: Tips for Successful Aging October 2, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles, Featured - Aging can be a bad word these days. With so many products out there designed to make you “look younger”, it’s difficult to find support for aging gracefully. For many, it seems like as soon as you turn 50, the clock starts ticking and the Botox ads come swirling in. While there are many ways … Continue reading "Life over 50: Tips for Successful Aging"
5 Tips for Maintaining Your Eyesight As You Age July 29, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles, Featured, Senior Health - As much as we try to avoid it, aging is inevitable. When someone thinks of aging, they think about how their health may decline. However, that doesn’t have to happen. While it’s true your bodily functions get weaker as time goes on, that doesn’t mean they can’t be kept in good shape. One of these … Continue reading "5 Tips for Maintaining Your Eyesight As You Age"
4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them January 16, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles, Featured, Senior Health - Senior citizens often have more difficulty while eating than younger people. Problems can be caused by various factors, and most are readily treatable. Here are some of the most common issues that can interfere with seniors’ meal-time along with possible solutions. Dental Health As they age, many people begin to lose their teeth. When this … Continue reading "4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them"
Property Division Issues to Consider in a Gray Divorce August 9, 2019 by Jennifer Williamson Articles, Family Issues, Featured - A gray divorce refers to the separation of people aged 50 or older. Because these couples have spent a significantly larger portion of their life together than younger spouses, a gray divorce could come with its specific set of challenges. Baby boomers today are getting divorced at much higher rates than ever before. In the … Continue reading "Property Division Issues to Consider in a Gray Divorce"
Did Your Doctor Make a Major Mistake? What to Do Next August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Williamson Senior Health - Medical mistakes happen. And every year, according to Justice.org, as many as 98,000 people are killed and many more injured due to medical errors. If this happens to you or a loved one, you may not know where to turn. If you want to recover damages for your injury or a loved one’s death at … Continue reading "Did Your Doctor Make a Major Mistake? What to Do Next"
Is “Caregiver Discrimination” A Real Phenomenon? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Williamson Assisted Living - According to a new report by the AARP*, approximately 42% of American workers were also caring for an older family members—with 49% expecting to take on such care within five years. Most caregivers work outside the home—and spend as much as twenty hours per week providing care. With so many people providing that much uncompensated … Continue reading "Is “Caregiver Discrimination” A Real Phenomenon?"
Should You Take Your Pension Payments in a Lump Sum? Pros and Cons. August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Williamson Family Issues - Most people aren’t lucky enough to get a pension. But if you’re one of the few Americans who is offered one through a private employer or the federal government, you have a decision to make. Should you take your pension in monthly installments—or withdraw it in a lump sum? Here are a few factors that … Continue reading "Should You Take Your Pension Payments in a Lump Sum? Pros and Cons."
Saving for Retirement Late in Life: Tips for Success August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Williamson Family Issues - Theoretically, you’re supposed to start saving for retirement in your twenties. But not everyone is in a position to do that—and for some people, unexpected personal disasters or stock market crashes can wipe out retirement savings no matter how carefully they saved. If you’re building—or rebuilding—your retirement savings later in life, here are a few … Continue reading "Saving for Retirement Late in Life: Tips for Success"
