Understanding The Financial Impact Of Aging In Place
by Jessica DeYoung on March 17, 2023If you’re the caregiver for a loved one who is aging in place you know that the cost of caring for someone can be astronomical, but if you’re just starting out on this journey it is important that you understand the impact that the process will have on your finances and the finances of your…continue reading
Some Key Areas To Assess When Caring For Your Parent Who Is Aging In Place
by Jessica DeYoung on March 10, 2023If your parents are aging, you may be starting to think about and talk about how they wish to be cared for over the next phase of their lives. You will need to address things like where they will live, who will be their caregiver and how they will receive medical care. If they decide…continue reading
Why You May Want To Consider Wearing A Mask, STILL.
by Jessica DeYoung on February 24, 2023To mask or not to mask, that was the question on so many people’s minds over the past few years. As mask mandates lifted across the state and around the country, more and more people made the decision that they would go mask-less going forward, but was that the right choice? For most, young, healthy…continue reading
Is It A Good Idea For You To Be Your Loved One’s Caregiver
by Jessica DeYoung on February 13, 2023If you have a close relative or friend who has made the decision that they are going to be aging in place as they continue to get older, it may be tempting to jump right in and volunteer to be their caregiver. If your kind heart and empathetic feelings are responding to a need that…continue reading
Questions To Ask Your Medical Provider To Help Manage Your Blood Pressure
by Jessica DeYoung on February 9, 2023For a number of reasons February is Heart Month, but the most important reason is to shine a light on how to maintain a healthy heart throughout your life. The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a variety of resources to help spread the important message about heart health throughout your circle. If…continue reading
Recognizing Heart Failure Awareness Week
by Jessica DeYoung on February 7, 2023These days it seems that every ailment and celebration has its own week. Some seem more important than others so we only choose to highlight those here. Given that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States we deemed Heart Failure Awareness Week as one of those important weeks to recognize…continue reading