Today is World Stroke Day. Could You Recognize the Symptoms of a Stroke?
Raising awareness about stroke is important for countries across the globe. As one of the leading causes of death in most countries and the fourth leading killer in the United States, strokes are no rare occurrence. Today is World Stroke Day and recognizing the symptoms in a medical emergency may help you or a loved one save a life in the future, so understanding the risk factors and signs of a stroke is key.
Strokes in the US
A stroke is a disease that is typically caused by a[…]
Before You Decide on Dementia, Consider Vitamin B12 Deficiency
When a loved one begins displaying signs of dementia, it becomes very stressful for every one involved. Whether you are the one suffering from cognitive issues, you are the one tasked with the care of that person, or you are simply involved in the process, the whole situation can be very taxing.
Memory loss and confusion in a loved one may cause you to panic, but before you jump to conclusions, be sure you have investigated all of the possible causes. In some cases, it might not truly be dementia, but a simple vitamin B12 deficiency.
What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12[…]
Lack of Savings Causes More Americans to Delay Retirement
Not prepared for retirement? You’re not alone. A new study found that more than one-third of all middle class Americans don’t ever plan to retire. Instead, they believe they will be working until they die or are no longer physically able. Another third expect to work until they are at least 80, in order to have enough saved for retirement.
Working for Life
Wells Fargo conducts the same study annually and over the past few years, the 
results have continued to show a worse financial forecast than the previous year.[…]
Planning for Unexpected Health Care Costs in Retirement
How would your portfolio fare if you were faced with a large unexpected health expense during retirement?
Retirement Care
In an age of climbing healthcare costs, preparing for that 
possibility is one of the most crucial aspects of retirement planning. If a serious medical situation arose, would you able to absorb the cost and continue living the same retirement lifestyle or would you be forced to make changes to your budget? The reality is, most people would be forced to make drastic changes.
A study conducted by Sun Life Financial[…]
Abdominal Fat Tied to Dementia in New Study
Abdominal fat has a well-documented connection to a number of health problems: heart disease, cancer, and diabetes to name a few. New research from Illinois has discovered yet another reason belly fat is detrimental to our health.
Fat and Memory
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago examined the effect that excess abdominal fat has on our memory and uncovered an alarming link. Middle aged individuals with high belly fat are 3.6 times more likely than those without to experience memory loss and dementia in old age.
The researchers were able to identify the specific protein in the
California Legislation Tightens Requirements for Home Care Workers
People receiving care at home often find health aides through home health agencies in their area. For some time, many of these agencies and workers have gone largely unregulated in most states. California passed a law this week to enact stricter regulations regarding licensing and employees of home health agencies.
New Regulations
Governor Jerry Brown signed the Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act of 2013 into law on Sunday. Home health agencies are now facing stricter regulations in terms of hiring and monitoring their employees. Once the law takes effect, agencies will be required to conduct background checks on all workers, provide[…]
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