Aging Parents Grow Stubborn & They Know It
Aging parents grow stubborn, and researchers are uncovering the reasons why.
Ethan Huizenga
August 18, 2020
Veteran’s Benefits for Caregivers
Caregiving for a family member can be time-consuming and emotionally draining. It can also be financially draining.
Ethan Huizenga
August 14, 2020
Does Apathy Predict Dementia?
Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests.
Ethan Huizenga
August 13, 2020
3 Ways to Fight Dementia
Many people begin to notice changes in their cognitive functioning as they age. Some find that they can’t quite remember why they entered a room or that the location of their keys is a constant mystery. Varying degrees of cognitive decline are common, and it is estimated that 14 million people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2050.
Ethan Huizenga
July 28, 2020
Can Bad Thoughts Bring on Dementia?
A new study has identified a possible link between negative repetitive thinking and the key signs of dementia.
Ethan Huizenga
July 17, 2020
Exercise May Help with Dementia
The results of a year-long trial led by researchers at UT Southwestern have homed in on how aerobic exercise can improve memory in older subjects with mild cognitive impairment. The findings suggest it is never too late to start exercising, since aerobic activity improves blood flow to regions of the brain associated with memory.
Ethan Huizenga
June 27, 2020
How Do I Talk about End-Of-Life Plans?
No one likes to think about the end of their life, but it’s an important topic that many people put off until it’s too late.
Ethan Huizenga
June 26, 2020
Caregiver Monday: How Can I Benefit?
The recent coronavirus global pandemic has disrupted daily life at levels unprecedented in our lifetime. Yet life disruption is something family caregivers understand all too well. According to a study by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), more than 34 million Americans are caring for someone over age 50: a spouse or partner, an older parent or in-law, a sibling, a beloved older family member or even a friend.
Ethan Huizenga
June 8, 2020
Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Idea?
The value of long-term care insurance (LTCI) is an ongoing conundrum. There’s no doubt we’re living longer. According to LongTermCare.gov, a site provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least 70 percent of people 65 and older will need long-term care services and support at some time in their lives.
Ethan Huizenga
May 21, 2020
Guardian Proceedings & Legal Representation
It’s hard to imagine being stripped by a court of the right to make decisions about finances, medical care and other matters. It’s even harder to imagine that happening without representation or the advice from a lawyer.
Ethan Huizenga
May 15, 2020
