By Kimberly Martinez What should you pay attention to when choosing a companion for your golden years? It pretty much comes down to three basic things: 1. Size, 2. Energy level, and 3. Health and temperate history Throughout centuries “man’s best friend” has been reserved as a title for canine companions. But as time progresses and we start to age, the demands of caring for “man’s best friend” can be too much for certain people. Should that mean that we give up on dogs...
By: Danielle Hintz In society we are told at a very young age to take advantage of our youth because it will all go downhill as we get older. Sure, aging has it’s challenges. You may feel that sometimes your mind and body seem to be declining however, I am here to let you know you don’t have to conform to the stereotype of your later years being a negative part of your life. In several ways, life can get better as...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Take action and be aware or you’ll have to beware. By Kimberly Martinez When you’re young, things that fall on the list of “scary” are probably more related to ghouls and goblins. But as time progresses, the realities of life can be daunting. In 1989, the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And every year after, the same thing. This came after the realization that so much...
Power of attorney accountability needs improvement, family member says Sep 15, 2015 By CBC News A power of attorney is meant to help families avoid financial problems when someone becomes unable to manage their money but a Nova Scotia woman says her experience has shown that power can be abused by the very person who’s supposed to be protecting the finances. Last week, the Nova Scotia’s law reform commission called for an overhaul of how power of attorney works in the province, starting with...
By Kathleen Wright-Brawn Vulnerable people who have sought help from psychiatrists and psychologists have been falsely diagnosed and forced to undergo unwanted and harmful psychiatric methods. Many thousands have died. CCHR investigates these and other psychiatric abuses. We can assist you with your evidence and reports of criminal psychiatric practice.” A quote from their website. “In today’s high-pressure world, tradition is too often replaced by more “modern” means of dealing with the demands of life. For example, while once heavily community-, church-...
By Angela Clark, MBA, RN Senior living can be a scary conversation for many people while in fact most don’t know where to start or even what options are available in their local community. GO TOUR: Touring senior communities is truly the best way to educate yourself on all the many choices available today. How can you make decisions on something you have never experienced? Many people have a perception of what senior living is. Go experience it firsthand. ACKNOWLEDGE FEAR: Making any change often...
By Angela Clark, RN How important is socialization as we age? Have you ever thought about this question or what does it really mean? Researchers found that seniors in the U.S who have an active social life may have a slower rate of memory loss. No one wants to spend most of their days at home alone with a television or having limited interactions with others. Isolation and loneliness is becoming an increasing problem in our busy, fast paced world. BE SELF AWARE Pay attention to...
What to Look for in an Assisted Living Home By Laura Redman, Owner – Prestige Estates, Tyler, Texas 10,000 people turn 65 years old every day and it has never been more important to plan for retirement. A critical aspect of the planning should include what happens when it comes time for families to make decisions with aging loved ones about the sensitive transition to assisted living. How does one choose the best home? Here Are 6...
By Martha Patterson, Elder Law Attorney Families are complicated and often not everyone gets along. This is true of siblings and even more true of step parents and step children. Fights over money and sentimental items can divide families irreparably. No one wants their family to fight. Here are three tips for avoiding a family fight over your estate. 1. Understand What Happens When One Spouse Dies One of the most common misunderstandings is that when two people...
The definition of elder abuse can be summed up as being an act, knowing and intentional, perpetrated on a person over 65 which causes harm, substantial risk of harm or distress. In 2010, there were approximately 5.8 million people living in the US who were over the age of 85. By 2050, it is estimated that the over 65 year old age group will represent around 20% of the population, of which around 19 million will be over the age of 85...
