Caregiver News Trends for April

By Anne-marie Botek | May 8, 2012 - 8:00pm

Dementia cases to double: By the year 2030, the number of people suffering from dementia worldwide will be double what it is today, according to a report from the World Health Organization.

Dispose of Old Meds on National Drug Take Back Day

By Anne-marie Botek | April 26, 2012 - 8:00pm

If your elderly loved one has extra prescription medications lying around the house, now's the time to gather them up and safely dispose of them.

Many Nursing Homes Not Prepared for Emergencies

By Anne-marie Botek | April 19, 2012 - 8:00pm

Is your loved one's nursing home fully prepared for a natural disaster?

Those With Early-Onset Alzheimers Need a Game Plan Worthy of Pat Summit

By Anne-marie Botek | April 19, 2012 - 8:00pm

Pat Summit has a game plan—do you?

Swinging Summer Temperatures May Put Seniors’ Health at Risk

By Anne-marie Botek | April 16, 2012 - 8:00pm

In March, more than 90 cities across the country saw record high average temperatures, allowing many to enjoy the great outdoors weeks earlier than they expected.

Tax Filing Deadline Rapidly Approaching

By Anne-marie Botek | April 5, 2012 - 8:00pm

April 17th, 2012 is the last day that caregivers can file taxes for themselves and their elderly loved ones.

Caregiver News Trends for March

By Anne-marie Botek | March 26, 2012 - 8:00pm

Americans Know How to Protect Heart, But Don't: Very few Americans regularly adhere to heart-healthy habits, despite the fact that doing so could decrease their risk of death by up to 76 percent, according to recent research.

What It Feels Like to be Old

By Marlo Sollitto | March 20, 2012 - 11:03am

How does it feel to be old? Its not something we can fully understand until it happens to us.

The TSA Tries to Become More Senior-Friendly

By Anne-marie Botek | March 19, 2012 - 8:00pm

This week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin implementing new screening guidelines for the elderly.

IRS Warns of Tax Scam Targeting the Elderly

By Anne-marie Botek | March 8, 2012 - 8:00pm

As we approach the April 17 Federal Tax Return Deadline, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warns seniors of a scam that has frequented this year's filings.

More People Delivering In-Home Care, Can You Afford Them?

By Anne-marie Botek | March 5, 2012 - 8:00pm

Thanks to the growing needs of the rapidly aging baby boom generation, the number of home health care workers in the U.S. will greatly increase over the next decade, according to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Honesty May Not Always Be a Doctor’s Policy

By Anne-marie Botek | February 24, 2012 - 1:02pm

Is your elderly loved one's doctor being completely truthful with you? Are you sure?

Seniors Missing Out on Billions in Benefits

By Anne-marie Botek | February 21, 2012 - 8:00pm

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

By Anne-marie Botek | February 14, 2012 - 8:00pm

How well do you know you elderly loved one's Medicare program?

Go Red: Heart Disease is the Top Killer of Women

By Marlo Sollitto | February 14, 2012 - 2:02pm

More women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined.

Silent Killers: 5 Overlooked Heart Attack Symptoms

By Lori Johnston | February 10, 2012 - 4:02pm

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

By Anne-marie Botek | February 9, 2012 - 8:00pm

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.

A Closer Look at a National Alzheimer’s Plan Proposal

By Anne-marie Botek | February 2, 2012 - 12:02pm

2012 may be the year the Mayan calendar ends, but 2050 might be the milestone we should really be afraid of.

Patient-Doctor-Caregiver: Demystifying the Dynamic

By Anne-marie Botek | February 1, 2012 - 8:00pm

Caregivers agonizing over the question of whether or not they should accompany an elderly loved one to the doctor often weigh the desire to become more educated about a senior's care with not wanting to unnecessarily step on the toes of the elder or their doctor.

Tax Deadline is Extended to April 17 This Year

By Marlo Sollitto | January 25, 2012 - 8:00pm

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17 to file their tax returns pay any tax due.

Dementia Increases Risk for Preventable Hospitalizations

By Anne-marie Botek | January 17, 2012 - 8:00pm

A large number of hospitalizations of people with dementia may be preventable, according to a just released study from the University of Washington.

For Patients and Caregivers, Study Could Open Door to Doctor’s Thoughts

By Anne-marie Botek | January 12, 2012 - 8:00pm

What would happen if you knew what a doctor really thought about your elderly loved one's health? Would it scare you?

Deaths from Some Cancers Declining

By Anne-marie Botek | January 11, 2012 - 8:00pm

Following a trend that extends almost two decades, death rates continue to drop for some of the most common forms of cancer including breast, lung, colon and prostate.

Medicare Open Enrollment May Be Over, But Seniors Still Have Options

By Anne-marie Botek | December 20, 2011 - 8:00pm

Open Enrollment for Medicare may have ended almost two weeks ago, but seniors can still switch plans, provided that the plan they're switching to meets certain requirements.

Lower Quality of Care, Fewer Nurses at For-Profit Nursing Homes

By Anne-marie Botek | December 13, 2011 - 8:00pm

Seniors residing in for-profit nursing homes may be receiving lower-quality care than those in government-held or non-profit nursing facilities.