In the United States, veterans, their dependents, and survivors are entitled to a number of benefits and qualify for numerous assistance programs as a result of their service. One program that can help veterans and their spouses put off the need to move to long-term care is the Veterans Aid & Attendance program. The VA&A program is not a well-known program; however, the benefits it provides can make a huge difference to seniors wishing to remain in their homes. To help you determine if … [Read more...] about How Does a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance?

In what seems like the blink of an eye, Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the top health concerns in the United States. Unlike other major causes of death in the U.S., we have no way to predict, prevent, or cure Alzheimer’s disease. Unless at least one of those changes, the figures experts give us for the future are grim. A recent article in STAT, a national publication devoted to in-depth reporting about health, medicine, and scientific discovery, points to North Dakota, of all places, as a … [Read more...] about North Dakota Offers a Look at the Future of Alzheimer’s in America

If you have a parent or grandparent who is well into their “Golden Years” and is still driving, you may be getting worried about their safety and the safety of those who share the road with them. Keeping seniors safe behind the wheel can be a challenge because for most people the ability to drive is associated with freedom and independence. Consequently, most of us do not want to give up our right to drive. The repercussions, however, of waiting to do something about seniors who really should … [Read more...] about Keeping Seniors Safe Behind the Wheel