Financial Stress Alters Elderly Drinking and Smoking Habits
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
New research indicates that financial stress may be compelling certain groups of elderly to drink and smoke more while simultaneously encouraging other groups to drink and smoke less.
- Seniors Missing Out on Billions in Benefits
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
A good portion of seniors and their caregivers could use some help paying for food, heating, health care, and other life essentials, but many have little—if any—knowledge of how much financial aid they can actually get.
- When it Comes to Medicare, You May Know Less Than You Think
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
How well do you know you elderly loved one's Medicare program?
- Go Red: Heart Disease is the Top Killer of Women
Thursday, February 16, 2012
More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. That's the message from the American Heart Association during February, which is Go Red for Women.
- Silent Killers: 5 Overlooked Heart Attack Symptoms
Sunday, February 12, 2012
February is a month when folks focus on matters of the heart, but it's not just about falling in love. February is also American Heart Month.
- Caregiver News Trends for February
Friday, February 10, 2012
The past weeks have seen some important developments in research and healthcare that may affect caregivers and the seniors they care for:CLASS (almost) dismissed-Last week, according to Reuters, the CLASS Act was officially repealed by the House of Representatives.
