by George Lorenzo. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. Family caregivers of loved ones with disabilities and chronic illnesses experience life transformations that are often unexpected. Their altered lifestyles, frequently resulting in dramatic changes to...
Three Ways to Save on Medicare Costs
This article originally appeared on Medicare.gov. You may be able to get help paying for your health and prescription drug costs. Even if you aren’t sure you’re eligible, it’s worth learning more about these three ways to save on Medicare costs: Medicaid If you have...
SAGE Partners with United Way Worldwide to Provide Hotline Services for LGBT Elders This Holiday Season and Beyond
The SAGE Hotline offers national, 24/7 health and human service information and referrals for LGBT elders The holidays can be a lonely time, especially for older LGBT people, who are less likely to have children and more likely to suffer from social isolation. That’s...
Death and Dying: A Filipino American Perspective
By Mariel Toni Jimenez. This article originally appeared on AsAmNews. The concept of family is strong in Filipino culture. As far as I can remember, growing up both in San Francisco, then in Quezon City, Philippines, to attend school, I always heard the phrase, “Blood...
Social Isolation and the Holiday Blues for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
In normative aging, the evolution from adult to older adult often parallels exposure to ageist societal attitudes and behaviors. Seniors are adapting to changing circumstances of bereavement, relocation, and the digital divide of technology. Some are exploring social...
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s wants to know: What Matters Most?
“What Matters Most?” If you are a person living with dementia or a family member of a person with dementia, has anyone ever asked you this question? Unfortunately for many people, the answer is “no.” Now UsAgainstAlzheimer’s A-LIST® is asking. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is...