Read about several topics in senior health including dementia, elderly depression, incontinence, disabilities, and more.
Aging is the natural progression of life that very slowly but gradually affects a person’s physical and mental processes. Although recent developments in the field of healthcare have improved the longevity of life, the health-related risks and concerns arising from advancing age have not decreased. Physical changes caused by the progression of age such as …
By 2030, there will be 7 million LGBT seniors over the age of fifty in the U.S. Yet, services catered to the needs and challenges of LGBT seniors are severely lacking. Luckily, service providers are catching up and long-last considering the difficulties that these seniors face. Though aging is hardly a seamless process, LGBT seniors …
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Oftentimes seniors with disabilities qualify for health and financial assistance programs, but don’t know about them. Or they’re not sure about the eligibility requirements and enrollment process. Let’s go over the key programs for seniors with disabilities so that you have the information you need to get the benefits you deserve. Note on the types of …
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. As a caregiver, you may …
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Introduction If you have a …
For those of us navigating benefits programs and what our loved ones can qualify for, the entire process can seem confusing and unnecessarily stressful. Understanding how to qualify for disability benefits is important, especially if the disabled person does not have sufficient income and requires financial assistance from the government. This article, detailing how qualifying …
A growing number of seniors are healthy enough to live at home but need help with day to day tasks such as taking medication or getting groceries, and they also need companionship. If you have an elderly parent or another elderly relative who needs help during the week and you work full time and/or care …
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Medication management (also known as …
Veterans benefits can be a source of confusion and frustration for military families. This typically occurs because senior veterans don’t know their rights or don’t understand the bureaucratic barriers to apply for veterans benefits. In particular, senior veterans may be surprised to learn that they may qualify for a range of healthcare services and financial …
This article has been reviewed and edited by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Concierge Medicine Some seniors …