Senior Communities

1. Caregiver Syndrome: Does This Describe You?

   Caregiver Syndrome, a relatively new term, is being used more often by some medical professionals to refer to the emotional and physical toll experienced by those caring for an elderly relative, neighbor or friend. This syndrome is … Continue

2. Finding Balance with Diabetes

   Diabetes.  Nearly 24 million Americans have it.  A quarter of them don’t even know it.  If it is ignored, diabetes can be serious.  Very serious.  Kris Freeman knows just how serious. An incredible athlete, an Olympian cross-country … Continue

3. Caregiving for Persons with Dementia

   I often read sites dedicated to senior health care from around the country. Here are some good tips from Family Eldercare of Austin, Texas. Whether you’re the regular caregiver, allowing someone a vacation respite, or dealing with … Continue

4. Alzheimers: 10 tips for keeping your independence

   The Alzheimer’s Association has published a tip sheet called 10 Tips for Keeping Your Independence.  It’s a really good and concise overview of how we can all actively participate in meeting the challenges of aging, and not just … Continue

5. Maine Home Care Costs Among the Nation’s Highest

   Genworth’s 7th Annual Survey Allows Maine Residents to Compare Long Term Care Costs Statewide RICHMOND, Va. — According to Genworth’s 2010 Cost of Care Survey, home care costs, as well as costs of most other long term … Continue

6. Your Retirement Safety Net

   by Kerry Peabody, CLTC Congratulations, you’ve made it! Retirement is right around the corner, and you’re ready to breathe a big sigh of relief. You’ve saved wisely and made good investments… but now there’s one more thing … Continue

7. Starting the Search for Long Term Care Insurance

   By Kerry Peabody, CSA, CLTC Long Term Care Insurance Specialist You’ve decided to investigate long term care insurance, but where do you begin? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you start your search. … Continue