Eating to Prevent Dementia
The prevalence of Alzheimer’s and dementia in our society is an issue that worries many and has scientists conducting a plethora of studies on any and every potential breakthrough. Though there is no guaranteed way to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, over the years, many prevention methods have been discovered as effective at reducing the risk.
Effects of Lifestyle
More than 5 million Americans are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, which now ranks as the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Taking an active role in your current and future health can have a big[…]
Prevent Financial Crisis with Long Term Care Insurance
Whether you want to think about it or not, at some point, we all age. How we age, though, is up to us, and as many Boomers are beginning to find out, financial planning takes a front seat as you get older and begin thinking about retirement. A major factor that affects retirement savings and merits some serious attention is the possibility of long term care.
Plan Ahead 
How would you respond if you suffered a bad fall one day and needed care for an extended period of time, say[…]
CDC: 200,000 Preventable Deaths from Heart Disease, Stroke Every Year
One-quarter of yearly deaths from heart disease and stroke are avoidable, according to a recent report from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Improvement for Some
The report, released this month, found that 200,000 deaths due to heart disease and stroke in 2010 could have been avoided through lifestyle changes. The rate of avoidable death varied tremendously, however, according to a number of different factors, including race, gender, age, and state.
Researchers found that the highest rates of avoidable deaths were in the Southern states and Washington D.C., while Minnesota had the lowest. Another noticeable discrepancy is that blacks were twice[…]
How Will the Coming Caregiver Crisis Affect You?
As health care becomes more expensive, fewer people will be around to deliver it, according to a recent report released by the AARP.
Titled “The Aging of the Baby Boom and the Growing Care Gap: A Look at Future Declines in the Availability of Family Caregivers”, the document details an upcoming scarcity in caregivers, specifically family caregivers, who will be available to provide long term care services over the next few decades. With more Baby Boomers preparing to enter retirement every day, this new report raises questions about how the medical and long term care systems in the country can afford[…]
New Study Suggests Video Games May Improve Cognitive Skills
A video game designed by researchers may help improve cognitive skills and enhance memory, according to a new study. Results of the study, published yesterday in the journal Nature, showed that seniors who played a game called NeuroRacer showed marked improvements in certain cognitive functions, including attention span and ability to multitask.
Cognitive Decline
It’s no secret that as we age, our cognitive abilities diminish. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco were interested in seeing how challenging the brain can slow that cognitive decline.
Studies on dementia and cognitive[…]
American Stroke Association Advocates Long Term Care Access for All Stroke Patients
A policy statement released by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association emphasized the importance of an integrated stroke system, which includes access to long term care services for all stroke patients.
Key Components
The 25 page policy recommendation was released last week and includes key concepts and components of a modern stroke system. The document emphasizes integration and coordination of the various phases of stroke care in order to create a better functioning stroke system.
Dr. Higashida, co-chair of the writing group, explained that the suggested concepts are meant[…]
Reviews of each company’s financial stability ratings, claims experience, and size.
A side-by-side comparison of each company’s policy features. We cover the similarities and the differences.
Price comparisons customized to suit your specific needs from top carriers such as Nationwide, Thrivent, New York Life, National Guardian Life, Mutual of Omaha, and more.