10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day

Did you know...Currently 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day? That is a lot of creativity just waiting to be tapped. The National Center on Creative Aging is doing exactly that with the launch of their new Creative Aging Directory. Check it out and see if you can find something you are passionate about or [...]

The Golden Girls Lifestyle

Did you know...The Golden Girls is more than just a funny show? Studies show it is a model that can extend your life and improve your health... http://www.modern-senior.com/golden-girls-life-house-sharing-trend/

70 percent of people older than 65 will need some sort of long-term care services in their lifetime

Did you know....? "70 percent of people older than 65 will need some sort of long-term care services in their lifetime." -Eric Holzman Check out the article and links below to learn more. http://www.ltcr.com/Blog/bid/316089/Long-term-care-insurance-covers-many-bases · Long-Term Care Insurance, Kentucky Department of Insurancehttp://insurance.ky.gov/Documents/ltcguide.pdf · Kentucky Partnership for Long-Term Carehttp://www.partnershipforlongtermcare.com/kentucky-partnership/index.html · Long-Term Care Partnership Frequently Asked Questions, [...]

After the Caregiving Ends

Is there life after caregiving, and if so what it is like? Of course, there is no single answer to this question. It depends on so much: a caregiver’s circumstances and emotional temperament, the nature of his or her relationship with the person being looked after, the demands that caregiving imposed, the resources available, and [...]

Grandparents Who Babysit Could be less Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s

New research reveals that women who take care of their grandchildren one day a week are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. This is because the mental activity derived from looking after youngsters can actually increase brain function. Women who looked after their grandchildren one day a week had a better memory for words. (Keep in [...]

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