Does Isolation Impact Senior Well-Being?
For seniors, maintaining social connections and staying in touch with loved ones not only improves quality of life, it improves health.
Ethan Huizenga
February 9, 2022
What are Home Caregiving Options for Dad?
Family caregivers cannot do all things all the time. Recognizing when you need outside help is good for you, and also for your loved one.
Ethan Huizenga
February 8, 2022
What If I Become a ‘Sudden’ Caregiver for a Senior?
While the sudden caregiver has no preparation, no warning signs or slow changing of circumstance, the long-term caregiver certainly experiences situations of crisis.
Ethan Huizenga
February 7, 2022
What Do People Get Wrong About Social Security?
Nearly 90% of American adults say they are at least somewhat confident in their knowledge of Social Security, according to the 8th Annual Social Security Consumer Survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute. However, the survey also finds that many Americans don’t know their eligibility age, how payments are calculated and other essential information.
Ethan Huizenga
February 2, 2022
Any Ideas How to Pay for Long-Term Care?
The costs of long-term care for older adults can be significant. Federal Medicare health insurance benefits do not cover most of these costs. Most people who incur costs for long-term care cover them with a combination of personal savings, long-term care insurance and Medicaid, among other sources.
Ethan Huizenga
January 25, 2022
Has Pandemic Caused More Elder Abuse?
The pandemic’s impact on older adults went far beyond Covid-19 infections. It also made them more vulnerable to abuse.
Ethan Huizenga
January 21, 2022
Does Cataract Surgery Mean I’ll have a Lower Risk of Dementia?
Adults who have undergone cataract surgery have a lower chance of developing dementia, findings that could open the door to understanding further connections between eye and brain health, a new University of Washington study reported last week.
Ethan Huizenga
January 20, 2022
What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
Ethan Huizenga
January 19, 2022
What’s the Price Increase on Medicare Next Year?
Premiums and deductibles for s individuals with this traditional Medicare health insurance coverage are jumping for the new year, the federal government announced Nov. 12.
Ethan Huizenga
January 14, 2022
How Do I Know If Dad Needs Care?
Relationships can be complicated under the best of circumstances. However, when you see someone you love — like an aging parent, grandparent or close friend — struggle to take care of their health, stepping in isn’t always so simple.
Ethan Huizenga
January 12, 2022
