by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 20, 2023 | Blog
As hard as you work to keep your senior healthy, there are some surprising ways to do just the opposite. Several common household items that can breed bacteria, viruses and allergens in the home need your further consideration. Pillows. You can’t see them, but dust...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Apr 10, 2023 | Blog
It is heartwarming to see seniors engage in late-in-life romance. That being said, getting married for second or third time have significant financial and estate planning considerations. Planning before the wedding can make a significant difference later in life. At...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog
There is good news for caregivers who take care of parents or other relatives in their homes. Family caregivers who support loved ones in their homes are eligible for several tax credits and deductions. Of course, the IRS has certain requirements, but they are...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog
Insurance can be intimidating. Jokes about avoiding insurance salesmen are many. The joke seems to poke fun at a salesman who is “pushing” a product you don’t want to buy. The fact is more likely it is a product you don’t understand. Insurance can be confusing; a...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog
While there is no such thing as a “typical” senior, as they age, there are a few basic lifestyle things a family or friend can do to make their lives more comfortable. Nearly 15 million older adults in the U.S. live alone, many feeling that they would be a burden on...
by AfterCare Nursing Services Inc. | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog
The fact is that 40 percent of adults over the age of 65 suffer from memory loss. This is known as “age-associated memory impairment”. Unless there is an obvious underlying medical condition causing this memory loss, it is simply a part of the normal aging process....
