The Dollars and Sense of Long-Term Care Insurance: The costs of long-term care
The majority of people — about 63 percent — will spend nothing on long-term care, according to data by the Department of Health and Human Services….
Author: Allyson Good
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
Who should buy long-term care insurance?
The very rich and the very poor have one thing in common: They don’t need long-term care insurance. The rich can pay their way and the poor can rely on…
The sound of honor: Tom Day and the bugles
Meet the boogie woogie bugle boy from Chicago with a mission more serious than reveille these days: Tom Day, veteran Marine, is the guy who wants every…
Debt and retirement equals a serious problem
Debt is more acceptable these days, but it is becoming a drag on retirement, especially when the unexpected happens. According to new research by Employee…
Genetic therapy predicts drug effectiveness for arthritis
Ineffective therapies for rheumatoid arthritis cost patients more than $2 billion a year, according to a paper in Arthritis and Rheumatology. That could…
Tomatoes stall decline in lung function, study finds
Fruits stall decline in lung function, study finds A diet rich in fresh fruits may slow down the lung’s natural aging process, according to researchers at…
Caregivers, aging parents often isolated from family
For caregivers and siblings, one subject causes stress and anger: Not all siblings contribute to the care of mom and dad. In fact, according to the…
Take a tip from the kids: Try Legos
Everyone needs an engaging activity, something more engrossing than re-watching that Western for the 50th time. The advice is endless: Learn a language, a…
Food delivery options can lead to senior benefits
Don’t you hate it when your back aches, your energy is down, and what you really need is a good meal? But who wants to cook then? For those days, it is…
The benefits of having a dog for a senior
There are many benefits to seniors of owning a dog, and the AARP explains that they include staying more physically fit, socially engaged, and mentally…