How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout The saying goes “take care of yourself first” but how are you supposed to do this when your loved one requires your help? It’s a crossroad where EVERY family caregiver finds themselves at a certain point in their caregiving journey. 53 million Americans are providing unpaid care for relatives and […]
Breast Cancer Awareness
Knowledge is Power: Breast Cancer Awareness Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women aside from skin cancer. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we ask that you read and share this post with the women in your life. Education is an ongoing opportunity for all of us. The more we learn; the […]
Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month Talking about aging can often be taboo but it really shouldn’t be- after all, 60 is the new 50! Life expectancies have consistently increased since 1950 and only continue to do so as time goes on. We are living longer and better in our golden years with an average age […]
Cover Your Assets
COVER YOUR A$$et$ You have heard that you need to protect your assets time and time again but is it really true? We are here to tell you emphatically that YES… YOU HAVE WORKED TIRELESSLY YOUR WHOLE LIFE TO PROVIDE FOR YOURSELF AND THE ONES YOU LOVE- DON’T RUN THE RISK OF GIVING ALL THAT […]
Medicare vs Medicaid
UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE vs MEDICAID Medicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-funded & operated health insurance programs with significant cost differences and covered services. Medicare is a federal program consisting of four parts (Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D) that provides health coverage if you are 65 years of age or older or […]
Safety Tips for Older Adults
Older Adult Safety Tips for National Safety Month Safety is something that should always be paramount, but this becomes especially important for older adults! Each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms for a fall-related injury and, in most cases, these falls were preventable. Falls are problematic as they can not […]