The onset of dementia can lead to a loss of financial security due to the degeneration of your brain function. If you are age 50 or older, easy access to your financial assets like stocks and bonds, checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and other assets can lead to the loss of these funds […]
Aging in place is becoming an increasingly popular option for aging Americans. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long-time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings show that older people are more likely to live alone in the United States than […]
The America Medical Association (JAMA) conducted a 10-year study and found a connection between hearing loss and health risks. The risks include a 50 percent greater risk of dementia, a 40 percent greater risk of developing depression, and nearly a 30 percent higher risk for unintended falls. Reuters Health cites data analyzed by researchers, combining […]