The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on robocallers and their scam-con games. Senior citizens are the most vulnerable to these robocall scams. One terrible scam recently shut down by the FTC, was against Travis Deloy Peterson of Utah. He collected more than $500,00 for phony charities…...
Kidney Disease Preventable With Current Diabetes Drug
Kidney disease, a severe debilitating illness, may be preventable with a current diabetes drug, a new study reports. A drug, called Invokana, is currently prescribed to help control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Researchers now report that Invokana can also help to slow and even prevent kidney disease. …...
Senior Citizen Health, Quality of Life Improvable With The Arts
Senior citizen health and quality of life can be improved with exposure to the arts, recent studies show. Exposure to music, theater and painting can improve memory, cognition and mood, as well as improve self-esteem. Strengthening the creative muscles in the aged is just as important as for them to…...
President Trump Gives Seniors Good News On Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump today proposed proposed capping out-of-pocket prescription drug prices for seniors covered by Medicare. This position is supported by both the pharmaceutical companies as well as congressional Democrats. The popular proposal is included within President Trump’s 2020 draft budget proposal. On the other hand, the 2020 budget draft…...
Peppermint Provides Many Physical And Mental Health Benefits
Peppermint can provide you with several valuable physical and mental health benefits. It is an aromatic herb that is a cross between a water mint and a spearmint. Originating in Europe and Asia, it provides a very pleasant mint taste and also gives you several important health benefits. The leaves…...
Safety Concerns In Elder Care Addressed By SNF Administrators
Safety concerns for seniors living in skilled nursing homes and assisted living communities is the top priority for their administrators. This is based on a just released survey done by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety. The Association identified are four major security and safety concerns: resident…...
Alzheimer’s Three Stages: Can You Recognize Them?
Alzheimer’s three stages of disease were formulated by clinicians based on detailed questionnaires over many years. While there are variances within each stage, the symptoms are distinctive enough to warrant separation. Indeed, staging this terrible disease helps both clinicians and caregivers tailor specific therapies to fit the patient. Alzheimer’s…...
