Senior Care News and Resources
Diabetes and Aging: What Seniors and Families Should Know
Every November, American Diabetes Month shines a light on a condition that touches nearly every family in some way. For older adults, it's especially personal. According to the American Diabetes Association, 28.8% of Americans age 65 and older are living with diabetes. That's close to 3 in 10...
Stroke Warning Signs for Seniors: What You Need to Know
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. It’s one of the leading causes of serious, long-term disability in this country — and for adults 65 and older, it reduces mobility in more than half of survivors. Observed every October 29, World Stroke Day is a global effort to make...
Estate Planning for Seniors: The Documents Every Family Should Have in Place
Only 32% of U.S. adults have created a will, according to Pew Research Center — but that number climbs sharply with age: 66% of people in their 70s have one, and nearly 80% of adults 80 and older have both a will and a living will or advance healthcare directive. Every October, National Estate...
Long-Term Care Planning: Why Now Is the Time to Start the Conversation
Nearly seven out of ten people turning 65 today will need some form of long-term care in their lifetime, according to the U.S. Administration for Community Living. And yet, long-term care is one of the topics families put off talking about the longest. October is recognized nationally as Long-Term...
