Does Sleeping Too Little Increase Risk of Dementia?
Could getting too little sleep increase your chances of developing dementia?
Does Brushing and Flossing Keep Dementia Away?
In case oral hygiene wasn’t important enough already, brushing one’s teeth could help maintain one’s mental — along with their dental — health.
Can I Get a Tax Break for Long-Term Care?
The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
Does Bacon Cause Dementia?
The equivalent of a rasher of bacon per day may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.
Proposed Law may Change System of Home and Community-Based Services
Work is underway on legislation that could fundamentally transform the nation’s system of home- and community-based services, eliminating waiting lists and allowing people with disabilities to move across state lines without forfeiting critical services and supports.
90-Year-Olds can have Memory Performance of Younger Adults
Researchers may have uncovered a key reason why some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist the buildup of certain proteins that mark Alzheimer’s disease.
Top 5 Telehealth Preparation Tips
When you used to think of a typical doctor’s appointment, you might conjure up images of waiting rooms, stethoscopes and maybe stickers. Now, that image has changed quite a bit. With the world shifting to increasingly remote communication amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, health appointments are often being limited to extended phone calls and video interactions. This is referred to as ‘telehealth.’
Have You Made a Living Will?
A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of care you’d like to receive in end-of-life situations. This is different from an advance healthcare directive, though either one can be an important part of an estate plan.
How to Prepare for Health Care Costs in Retirement
There is a simple and unsettling reality in the United States. Many Americans don’t feel financially prepared for health care costs in retirement.
If Your Spouse Is Seriously Ill, Get Your Estate Plan in Order
Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
