Blog Posts in 2014

The call comes – the one every adult child of an elderly parent dreads. Mom has fallen and can’t get up. Amusing when on a TV advertisement but in reality, it is a fear realized for both of you. Now ...

A daily dose of caffeine blocks the disruptive effects of high cholesterol that scientists have linked to Alzheimer’s disease. A study in the open access publication, Journal of Neuroinflammation ...

Do you take care of someone in your family with a chronic medical illness or dementia? Have you felt depression, anger or guilt? Has your health deteriorated since taking on the responsibility of ...

Myths associated with selecting quality nursing home care suggest quick and easy ways to identify quality care. In fact, relying on these myths can lead to disastrous results. I have identified a few ...

A Saint Louis University study shows there is some truth in the old cliche that describes a dog as “man’s best friend.” “Or at least a less aggravating friend,” said study author William A. Banks, ...

Many people think that estate plans are for someone else, not them. They may rationalize that they are too young or don’t have enough money to reap the tax benefits of a plan. But as the following ...