Undoubtedly, COVID-19 pandemic has changed each of our lives, and the elderly community must handle their health with even more intention during these times. Did you know that the CDC recommends that all people over 60 stay at home for their health? They also recommend that all care facilities and senior centers close to visitors, …
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Provided by Nisivoccia LLP Just how gloomy does its future look? Will Social Security run out of money in the 2030s? For years, Americans have been warned about that possibility. Those warnings, however, assume that no action will be taken to address Social Security’s financial challenges. Social Security is being strained by a giant demographic …
Myths & misconceptions keep circulating about Social Security. These are worth dispelling, as baby boomers become eligible for retirement benefits. Myth #1: Social Security will go away before you do. The federal government has announced that Social Security may become insolvent between 2033 and 2037 if no action is taken – but it is practically …
Who’s on Your Medication Management Team? Guest Blog Author: Keith Gallant, Director of Marketing, PersonalRX Ask any caregiver about the challenges of medication management and you’ll get an earful. All too often, we hear about older adults who take their best shot at organizing and tracking medications, but fall short in execution. The easiest solution …
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The number of Americans afflicted with Alzheimer’s and Dementia is growing and unfortunately at a rapid rate. An estimated 5.4 million people (of all ages) have this disease in 2016. To break this down further, of the 5.4 million Americans with Alzheimer’s/Dementia an estimated 5.2 million people are age 65 and older, and approximately 200,000 …
So someone (principal) appoints you his/her agent under a Power of Attorney (POA). You understand the basics that you have been given the authority to handle affairs on the person’s behalf but what exactly does that mean? Are you liable for anything now that you have been appointed? Unfortunately, often individuals create POA’s and appoint …
Home. It is the dwelling where we rest our head at night. However for many it represents so much more. It is where we raise our family, share time with grandchildren and where we create most of our fondest memories. As we get older or experience some medical compromises, our bodies and minds are impacted. …
Social work staff in the Older Adult Services Department at Jewish Family Service of MetroWest assist seniors and their families in coping with the challenges and complexities related to aging. As life expectancies rise, medical treatments advance, and increasing numbers of people live with chronic illness and disabilities, the needs of older adults continue to …
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What are some common facts regarding health in seniors? As people get older, physiological changes occur in their bodies as a natural part of of the aging process Physical changes due to the aging process can occur in every organ and can adversely affect a seniors health and lifestyle. Some diseases and conditions become more …
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Walk and Talk One of the best ways to get some exercise with the seniors in your life is to explore local parks and take a walk. The Morris County Park Commission has 18,800 acres with 150 miles of beautiful trails to offer. Several of these parks are wheelchair accessible such as Loantaka Brook Reservation …
