Fall Prevention and Detection
Fall prevention in older adults is a major health priority because falls can lead to serious injuries, reduced independence, and even death. Effective prevention usually involves addressing physical, environmental, and medical risk factors together. Some key risk factors include muscle weakness, poor balance, vision impairment,...
The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration for Aging Adults
As we age, our bodies change in a multitude of ways. Metabolism slows, appetites are not as robust, and the body’s ability to sense thirst becomes less reliable. These changes make proper nutrition and hydration especially important for older adults, and something that needs to...
I Have An Email Address… Now What? How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Enrich Our Lives as We Age
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is technology that enables computers/machines to perform tasks requiring “human-like” intelligence. AI has made a name for itself in the last few years. College students use it; professionals use it; even moms use it to make grocery lists and assist in organization....
Planning For Your Future (Part 5): Pooled Supplemental Needs Trusts (1st & 3rd parties) and/or ABLE Accounts
This article concludes our series on Planning for your Future. Like Part 4, discussing Supplemental Needs Trusts, “SNT”, this section is ONLY necessary if you are planning for yourself and/or any other Beneficiary that may require a needs-based public benefit, such as Supplemental Security Income...
Planning For Your Future (Part 4): Supplemental Needs Trust
“Who are you planning for?” This was our question in “Planning for your future (Part 1) ” (April 2025 Boom Magazine). Part of that consideration is whether any of your beneficiaries are now or may be in the future receiving benefits from a needs-based public benefit...
Planning For Your Future (Part 3): Transferring Assets at Death Through a Will
“Planning For Your Future (Part 2)” (June 2025 BOOM Magazine) focused on assets transferring automatically and transferring your assets through a revocable living trust. Assets pass outside your will if you have beneficiaries or joint owners listed on assets such as financial accounts and insurance...
Planning For Your Future (Part 2): Transferring Assets at Death and The Revocable Living Trust
In “Planning for Your Future Part 1” which appeared in the April 2025 Boom Magazine various documents were mentioned that, depending on your situation, may be beneficial when planning and preparing for your future and your beneficiaries. Most people believe that their will dictates how...
Planning For Your Future (Part 1)
In planning for your financial and healthcare future, several issues must be considered. Start by analyzing your current situation and determining your goals for the future. Below are a few things to contemplate: Who are you planning for? Do you or individuals in your plan...
Managing Medications for Aging Adults
It is not uncommon for aging adults to accumulate too many prescription medications that are to be taken daily for various medical conditions. When all the prescribed medications are not needed, it is termed “ Polypharmacy.” Polypharmacy is a growing concern in older adults. This...
What To Do When Moving Into a Facility
In our last article, we discussed how to choose a facility. This article focuses on how to prepare for a move into a facility and how, once moved, to acclimate to a facility. Focusing on these topics may make the transition smoother for the resident...