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Why Seniors Need a Living Will

No one wants to talk about end of life issues. Especially if those issues involve a beloved aging senior who isn’t near the end of his life. But no matter how hesitant family members might be to broach the subject, either because they find the subject awkward or in poor taste, it’s crucial that a...

Memory Loss – Senior Moment or Alzheimer’s Indicator?

The most common symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia is forgetfulness, but not all instances of memory loss or forgetfulness is a sign of the disease. So how can you tell the difference between dementia and normal memory lapses due to aging? While the differences can be subtle, there are ways of detecting it. Signs...

How to Have an End-of-Life Conversation with Seniors

No one wants to think about their aging loved one’s end-of-life. Many view bringing up the subject as tacky or disrespectful. Some equate it with appearing greedy or trying to edge out other family from the decision-making process. Others even see it as bad luck. But planning ahead for seniors’ final time on earth is...

Purchasing a Medical Alert System - Part 4, Final Chapter

What follows is Part 4 of a 4 Part series that will explain the variations in medical alert products and what you should know before you buy… In the final installment of our series on Med Alert Systems, we’d like to offer a few quick tips on some of the items/features that are often overlooked...

Purchasing a Medical Alert System - Part 3

What follows is Part 3 of a 4 Part series that will explain the variations in medical alert products and what you should know before you buy… We continue our multi-part series on Med Alert systems with explanations of options and features that one should understand before making a purchase.  As you’ll recall, we previously...