by Brent Pope | Nov 4, 2020 | Caregiver Issues, Tips and Advice
November is Long Term Care Awareness Month. But if we’re honest, it seems like the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has made all of us very aware of long term care every month this year. The phrase, long term care, gets used a lot. So what does it mean? Simply put, it’s the...
by Brent Pope | Oct 15, 2020 | Conditions
Most people know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But did you know how much this disease afflicts older women? Over half of women with breast cancer are over 60. And while you may know how mammograms can help you detect issues earlier, there’s a lot more...
by Brent Pope | Oct 12, 2020 | Conditions
It’s not just an inconvenience. It’s the leading cause of disability in the United States. In fact, over 54 million Americans suffer from it in some way (myself included). Find out what you need to know about arthritis, including some tips that may prove useful as...
by Brent Pope | Sep 24, 2020 | Tips and Advice
Long-term Care Insurance policies are popular with our aging population. And for good reason. If you have sufficient funds right now, you can ensure that there will be enough money to pay for any long-term care you might need in the future. Typically, these policies...
by Brent Pope | Sep 22, 2020 | General Health
Loneliness In The Age Of COVID-19 It’s a Catch-22. Residents of long-term care facilities need to be isolated to reduce the risk of exposure to SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. After all, the elderly have borne the brunt of mortality associated with...
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