Alzheimer’s is a devastating illness.
But this is a month to do something about it.
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. It’s recognized as a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 7 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's. This number could grow in coming years.
Do you or someone you love have Alzheimer’s?
Below are some everyday tips for caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. (Alzheimer’s.gov).
Try to keep a routine, such as bathing, dressing, and eating at the same time each day.
Write down to-do lists, appointments, and events in a notebook or calendar.
Plan enjoyable activities and try to do them at the same time each day.
We’re often urged to get out and walk or go to the gym, but what about watching a film?
Experts encourage seniors to watch movies -- especially in groups. This can help do away with boredom, curb feelings of isolation, and build friendships.
In addition to that, at the theatre or in your easy chair, films may play a role in inspiring seniors’ emotions, engaging their minds, and providing an escape from stressful situations.
About a quarter of consumers aged 65 and over were reported to be movie goers. (Statista)
Most of us get the majority of our health care from our primary doctors.
But sometimes, finding the best specialty care is essential.
A specialty doctor may be a cardiologist, rheumatologist, allergist … any one of a vast number of specialties.
Here are some tips for choosing the right specialty care doctor for your needs (VeryWell Health).
Sports Medicine is seen as the fastest growing medical specialty.
(Association of American Medical Colleges)
Annuities have long provided popular retirement solutions for seniors. Last year, total annuity sales broke records (LIMRA). What should all seniors know about annuities?
Annuities can provide income while protecting your assets and offering tax advantages.
When you purchase an annuity and agree to pay your premiums to a financial institution, that money is invested in an annuity fund.
The financial institution agrees to make regular payments to you for a preset period. Your payments could even start immediately!
If you have questions, contact me. There’s no obligation and I can explain all of your annuity options and what may work best for your specific situation.
You may have wondered if you need Medicare during a nursing home stay.
It’s true that Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term-care in a nursing home.
But you'll still need Medicare for hospital care, doctor services, and medical supplies while you're in the nursing home.
Medicare does cover “skilled” nursing care.
This meal is easy to prepare. It features herbs and lemon zest to add a refreshing lightness to the pasta, which can be a meal all by itself!
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS: Cook tortellini according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, cook and stir 3-4 min, or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and pepper and cook 1 min longer. Remove from heat. Stir in herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Drain tortellini, transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cheese and asparagus mixture.
June 4, 1944 - During World War II in Europe, Rome was liberated by the U.S. 5th Army.
June 6, 1872 - Pioneering feminist Susan B. Anthony was fined for voting in a presidential election at Rochester, New York.
June 13, 1966 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Miranda v. Arizona that an accused person must be apprised of certain rights before police questioning.
June 24, 1948 – The Soviet Union began a blockade of Berlin.
June Birthdays: Martha Washington (June 2), Tim Allen (13), Prince William (21), Ariana Grande (26)
"Without Recourse" This situation occurs when items are sold "as is," without any guarantees.
A withdrawal plan is a financial plan that allows a shareholder to withdraw money from a mutual fund or other investment account at agreed-upon intervals.
Wholesale trade is an economic indicator that measures the value in U.S. Dollars of all merchant wholesaler’s sales and inventories.
The working-age population is a measure used to give an estimate of the total number of potential workers within an economy. It usually begins with older teenagers and goes into retirement age, such as 18-64 or 15-64.
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”
- Judy Garland
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