So many of us worry about our loved ones being safe, comfortable and treated with kindness when they are living a senior community (i.e. assisted living). The sad fact is most elder abuse is by a family member. Abuse can come in many forms such as intimidation (emotional), physical or financial, neglect, etc. But what […]
Alzheimer’s Association 800.272.3900 24/7 www.alz.org https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers-facts-and-figures.pdf NIH Clinical Trials https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials Good overview videos What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s | Lisa Genova https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twG4mr6Jov0 Gary Small MD/Successful Aging https://www.ted.com/talks/gary_small_the_formula_for_successful_aging?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare More in-depth clinical information Dale Bredesen, MD A Precision Approach to End ALZ https://www.ted.com/talks/dale_bredesen_a_precision_approach_to_end_alzheimer_s_disease Reversal of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease – Aging (Albany NY). 2016 Jun […]
Here’s what an Aging Life Care™ Professional (aka Geriatric Care Manager) did for you:
Senior Living Myth Five: Medicare pays for long-term care.
Senior Living Myth Four: “I’m probably going to live in my home just as I am now and then I will pass-away quietly one night.”
Senior Living Myth Three: “I will lose my independence.”
Senior Myth Two: “I would consider a retirement community, but I cannot afford it. Besides, I own my house free and clear.”
Senior Myth One: “I am suitable for independent living because I currently live by myself.”