Beverly L. Moore, RN, CS

Treatment and Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Disease by Beverly L. Moore, RN, CS

Alzheimer’s disease has no known cause and no known cure. However, that does not mean we can do nothing to prevent or treat the disease. The greatest risk for Alzheimer’s disease is age. read more

Medication Management

Medication management for elders can be a minefield. Elders are often treated by several doctors, and each doctor may have prescribed medications. read more

When Driving Becomes an Issue by Mike Gamble

As much as older drivers would like to believe otherwise, driving skills do decline with age. But are older drivers unsafe? No … for the most part. The same can be said for teen drivers. Driving skills vary widely in all age groups. read more

Is Your Loved One’s Home Safe? by Mike Gamble

Many household injuries can be prevented by fixing safety hazards that are often overlooked. Usually, this involves nothing more than a few simple repairs. Here are the most common hazards to look for, organized by areas in the home. read more

Coping with the Reality that Mom Has Dementia by Beverly L. Moore, RN, CS

You’ve noticed that mom isn’t the same; she is quieter, less engaged in social events and she seems to forget things easily. You chalk it off to h... read more

The Costs of Senior Housing Vs. Home Care by Bob O’Toole, MSW, LICSW

In recent years, there has been a drastic shift away from institutionalized care for aging seniors. In the last two decades of the twentieth century r... read more

Falls Prevention and Medical Alarms by Howard Avin

I know from first-hand experience how dangerous falling can be to the seniors that we love. It took three days after a midnight fall at her assisted l... read more

Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance? by Harley Gordon

One can hardly pick up a newspaper or periodical and not see stories about families struggling to provide for a loved one who needs long-term care. Of... read more