Caregivers Manging Multiple Chronic Conditions; NCOA Can Help

The AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) and the United Hospital Fund (UHF) recently released a new report that finds 46 percent of family caregivers perform medical and nursing tasks for care recipients with multiple chronic physical and cognitive conditions. The report, “Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care,” explores...

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Sobering Solutions for an Aging Population

The National Research Council along with three other groups released a sobering report about aging earlier this fall. In the coming decades, the ratio of people aged 65+ to people aged 20-64 will rise by 80%. The resulting demographic shift will present the nation with economic challenges, both to absorb...

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Four Fast Ways to Feel More Youthful As you Age

The following is a guest post from Leslie Johnson.You may not be able to turn back the hands of time, but just because you’re skin isn’t as supple as it used to be doesn’t mean that you can’t feel youthful at heart. In fact, research shows that the younger you...

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Complete Guide to Senior Finances

The folks at Assisted Living Today have posted a very comprehensive overview of senior finance issues. Sections in The Ultimate Guide to Senior Finance include:1. Benefits and Social Security2. Budgeting and Saving3. Consumer Protection4. Health Care Costs5. Different Types of Insurances6. Taxes and Tax Planning7. Mortgage Strategies8. Wills and Trusts9....

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Alzheimer’s Resources from Assisted Living Today

To help raise awareness of the significant impacts Alzheimer‰Ûªs disease has on families and loved ones, Assisted Living Today put together the Alzheimer‰Ûªs Action Day Guide, aåÊcomprehensive resource covering the latest research, treatments, fact and figures, as well as informative tips for caregivers.The Guide contains:The Caregiver‰Ûªs Guide to Alzheimer‰Ûªs Disease...

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