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Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure as You Age

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Pressure as You Age

Keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level is incredibly important for everyone, no matter what their age. As we get older, however, our blood pressure changes and it becomes more difficult to keep a “normal” blood pressure. “High blood pressure, ...
How to Cope: Alzheimer’s Disease and Family Guilt

How to Cope: Alzheimer’s Disease and Family Guilt

Guilt is a constant companion to caregivers and family members who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. But even though it’s a feeling that’s natural and to be expected, it’s essential to find ways to cope, says Barbara ...
Care for the Caregiver

Care for the Caregiver

Caregiving is more than a job – it’s a lifestyle. While it can be rewarding, it is also physically, emotionally and mentally exhausting. Whether you’re a caregiver to a loved one, or you know someone who is acting as a family caregiver, you know ...
Elder Law FAQ

Elder Law FAQ

Planning for the future is important no matter how old or young you are. For older adults, one of the best ways to ensure you are prepared for seniorhood is by meeting with and retaining an elder law attorney. These specialized professionals deal ...
A Senior’s Guide to a Long and Happy Life

A Senior’s Guide to a Long and Happy Life

What is the secret to living a long and healthy life? The answer is simple, yet surprisingly complex and even profound: wellness. “Wellness is the act of people making conscious, positive choices to create a better existence,” says Cindy Wirth, ...
Next Steps: Diagnosed with Dementia Under Age 65

Next Steps: Diagnosed with Dementia Under Age 65

We think of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as something that “old people” get. However, that’s not always the case. An uncommon form of dementia known as early-onset Alzheimer’s can strike in people younger than age 65 – sometimes far younger ...
Tips for Staying Up-to-Date on Dementia Research

Tips for Staying Up-to-Date on Dementia Research

When you become a caregiver for someone with dementia, it may feel like you become an unofficial expert in the disease as well. One of the things we recommend that caregivers and family members do, once a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, is ...
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