This week, we will be highlighting the challenges that individuals go through as they take on the role of caregiver. We will be sharing various accounts from caregivers themselves and the topics range from the different ways the care for their patients to the kind of care that they need in turn.   Five Medication Management Tips for Elder… read more

A dance partner, a superhero, a confidant—Dad has played important roles in our lives. From broken toys to broken hearts, our fathers (and father figures) have always been our constant with his comforting smile and steady guidance. However, the reality of life is that this cannot last for as long as we all hope. Like… read more

Did you know that in the UK, the majority of the public do not have a solid retirement plan? According to a survey conducted by Franklin Templeton Investments, approximately 70% of savers in the UK do have an idea on how retirement should be, but haven’t formalized plans or written arrangements for it to happen…. read more

Deadlines, client meetings, and new projects—when employees are constantly juggling the stresses of today’s corporate world, it is often easy to let their health slide to the backseat. However, when employees are unhealthy and overworked, their productivity could decline. After all, research shows that a happy, healthy workforce could boost a company’s performance. For employers,… read more

To commemorate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we have compiled several reasons why seniors need to make sure they are fit and healthy. The importance of staying in tip-top shape can’t be stressed enough, even more so for seniors in long term care programs since health is one of their most treasured possessions that… read more

Nursing homes provide a wide range of medical and long term care services that help people maintain the best level of functionality even if they are dependent to others for care. The following are some of the programs/services they offer. 1. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program As most caregivers can attest, caring for a person with… read more

Women might be the primary providers of long term care but they are also its primary recipients. It is exactly for this reason why insurance companies decided to increase long term care insurance premiums for policies sold to women. In an article published by The Wall Street Journal, Steve Zabel, Genworth Financial’s senior vice president… read more

When a choice has to be made, most of us would choose to have insurance for our home and car rather than buy long term care coverage. This is because we find it difficult to associate ourselves with old age, of which long term care is commonly linked. However, the odds of acquiring a debilitating… read more

Retirement is a vast subject that often overwhelms people. There are myriad of factors to consider which discourage most Americans and thus they face the future with no retirement plan. People should start changing their attitude in order to live for a comfortable life after retirement. You might be wondering: “What are the steps when… read more

Long term care involves a wide range of services for people who need help in performing basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) such as dressing, eating, moving around, toileting and bathing. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 7 in 10 of those who survive to the age of 65… read more