Warning Signs that a Person Needs Daily Assistance & Tips for Planning for It The holidays and their aftermath are the busiest time of year for long-term care admissions, says expert Chris Orestis. “Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, families get together and many are seeing Mom and/or Dad for the first time in months,” says Orestis,… Continue reading Are You Prepared for What You’ll Find When You Visit Your Parents this Holiday Season?
Month: March 2014
How to Financially Survive Your Golden Years
Expert Offers Tips to Maximize Money for an Aging Population Americans are living longer these days from an average 47 years in 1900 to more than 78 years as of 2010. We are also experiencing a deluge of adults reaching retirement age now that includes 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day. By 2030, when the last… Continue reading How to Financially Survive Your Golden Years
Tips For Caregivers During The Holidays And Beyond
by James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW (NAPSI)—For caregivers, the holidays can be filled with warm family gatherings but may also be fraught with depression, anxiety and challenges that many others don’t face. Here are some tips for caregivers this holiday season and beyond.
Cancer and Chemotherapy: Is What You Know a Myth or a Fact?
(NAPSI)—Every year, approximately 650,000 people in the United States undergo chemotherapy. Although everyone reacts differently, people can sometimes feel confused, anxious and overwhelmed. Many people also have preconceived notions about cancer and its treatment that sometimes aren’t true. A new campaign called Chemotherapy: Myths or Facts™ aims to debunk common misconceptions associated with chemotherapy and encourages… Continue reading Cancer and Chemotherapy: Is What You Know a Myth or a Fact?
Cancer, Art, Family And A Duck Inspire Holiday Cheer
(NAPSI)—In 2009, at the tender age of 14, Monica Sandoval was diagnosed with leukemia. You might think that enduring chemotherapy, radiation, two bone marrow transplants and hair loss would have gotten her down. But you couldn’t be more wrong. Cancer has given Monica and her family a new mission—to teach people about the importance of… Continue reading Cancer, Art, Family And A Duck Inspire Holiday Cheer