A natural way to combat high cholesterol, or just another statin? Red yeast rice has been recommended by many as an alternative to taking a prescribed statin to reduce your cholesterol levels. Most people don’t know that all statins were actually derived from the same fungus used to make red yeast rice, and so they […] Read more »
Did you know….
Did you know… A life insurance policy can pay for long term care expenses. Life Care Funding allows a senior to convert the death benefit of a life insurance policy into a Long Term Care Benefit Plan which is paid monthly to the care provider of their choice. Life insurance can be converted into […] Read more »
All About the Thyroid
The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, can have a dramatic impact on a huge variety of bodily functions, and if you are a woman of 35 years of age, your odds of a thyroid disorder are high. The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands. It is found in the neck, below […] Read more »
Cancer Prevention Study-3
Cancer Prevention Study-3 Research today for a cancer-free tomorrow. What is the Cancer Prevention Study-3? The American Cancer Society is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer to join a historic research study – Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). The purpose of CPS-3 is to […] Read more »
Caregiver Guilt
Caregiver Guilt Being a caregiver in the home for a family member can be accompanied by varying degrees of guilt. It is virtually impossible to care for a loved one and not face the reality that we will inevitably lose them. Confronting the loss of a loved one can be accompanied by guilt, that we […] Read more »
Nursing Home Placement
Nursing Home Placement Make sure your loved one has the best experience possible. Before deciding on a place for your loved one, be sure to tour as many as possible and speak with the staff at each facility. Know the difference in Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Rehab, and Respite. Look to see if most residents […] Read more »
Would You Recognize the Signs of Alzheimer’s?
Do you think you are too young for Alzheimer’s? You might be surprised to know that symptoms of the disease can strike as early as in your 40s or 50s. If you are thinking that you are too young to have Alzheimer’s, you may well be, but there is still a chance that you could […] Read more »
When Adult Children Become Caregivers Geriatric Care Managers Can Help
According to statistics from the National Institute on Aging, there were 37 million people age 65 or older in 2006, that’s 12 percent of the population. By 2030, as the Baby Boomer generation ages, that number is predicted to rise dramatically. Projections forecast that approximately 71.5 million people – about 20 percent of the population […] Read more »
How to Get the Most From Your Doctor’s Visits
If you have visited a doctor recently, you may well feel frustrated by the limited amount of time you had to discuss your health issues and concerns with your personal physician. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physicians typically spend just 20 minutes at most with each patient they see. Read more »
