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With innovation has come an inability to cope.   Advanced technology has provided you with many more choices to make than before. Think about your options just at your local coffee shop. Add in the multitude of apps and opportunities to communicate with the world that your smartphone offers, and…

Depression can happen to anyone, no matter their age, gender or any other distinction you can think of.   It’s one of the most common disorders, affecting many Americans at some point during their lifetime. The number of people with undiagnosed depression is most likely far higher. While aging isn’t…

Long-term support and services include any kind of assistance that helps a person who cannot help themselves due to cognitive, physical, or chronic health conditions. These services include instrumental activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and getting dress. Long-term care may also include stays in assisted living facilities…

No matter your age, it’s important to stay on top of your body’s nutritional needs. Those requirements shift as you get older. Let’s take a look at some of the changes that occur, as well as special nutrition needs for seniors. Speak with One of Our Advisors Your changing needs…

Anxiety doesn’t discriminate.   It doesn’t just strike one particular age group. At one time, anxiety was thought to be declining in older adults, but it turns out that the opposite is true. The disparity came as a result of seniors being more likely to talk about their physical ailments…

You know you’ve done it.   That slight headache, a twinge in your back or weird rash has sent you straight to Google to diagnose yourself, quickly followed by mentally planning your final expenses. You’re not alone. Sixty-five percent of Americans turned to Dr. Google to decipher their symptoms in…

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 8/24/17 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.   Coughing and sneezing are no fun. You feel like you want to crawl into bed, pull the covers over your head, and stay put until it passes. Not to mention the fact…

Diabetes is a serious condition and managing it is important.   You have to think about what you’re putting into your body, being sure to get the proper nutrients and avoiding the foods and drinks that will cause your blood sugar to spike. But what you consume isn’t the whole…

The life expectancy of the average American is higher than it’s ever been.   It’s important that you make good choices like losing weight, quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and staying physically active. Doing these things may help ward off some of the 8 most common health concerns for…

Good oral hygiene is necessary for the overall health of your entire body. When you don’t take care of your teeth, you put other vital areas at risk of disease and decay. Find out why your dental health is so important and ward off these nine scary consequences of ignoring…

Protecting your teeth should always be high on your list of priorities with proper dental coverage, but even more so as you age.   Various factors play into the increasing vulnerability of your pearly whites. Medications can wreak havoc on your teeth and aging brings lessened sensitivity, which means you…

Life is crazy sometimes. Meditation can possibly improve your health.   There are places to be and appointments to keep, meals to prepare, and laundry to wash. And those are just the normal activities of life! Once you add in the non-ordinary things like a new job, a move or…

If you have diabetes, you have to be even more vigilant when you’re sick. The condition can make your health even more delicate if you get dehydrated or don’t/can’t eat. It’s best to have someone monitor your condition when you’re ill, but if you don’t have someone living with you,…