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Charity scams exist even though the majority of philanthropies are legitimate aid efforts. The danger of fraud is rampant though for people who may not be savvy about modern ways to donate. An analyst at CharityWatch, Stephanie Kalivas, states, “Make sure you’re channeling it into charities that can really make a difference. There are a…

Normal aging is known to affect financial decision making especially since there is a tendency for individuals to develop blind spots to their own cognitive decline. To help your parents stay financially solvent, help them avoid financial mishaps by watching out for early warning signs. Signs of financial decline to look for include: (1) Slowness…

For timely caregiving resources, consider these  sites to connect to specific programs where you live: Across the country there are government-funded agencies to help in programs of respite care, support groups, education, training, and emergency assistance. Go to http://www.n4a.org Another site, run by the U.S. Administration on Aging, can help you find adult day programs, financial and…

As the population ages, more Americans will become a caregiver for an elderly relative or friend. Today there are 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. caring for an older adult or person with disabilities. The economic value of their unpaid contribution total approximately $470 billion, yet family caregivers often face job losses, extreme stress,…

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at the website https://www.donotcall.gov/ You can register your home or mobile phone…

JAMA, the medical journal, published a report yesterday associating antacids with dementia. Antacids, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), are sold to 15 million Americans as prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medications to treat gastric acid conditions such as GERD, (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and others. The study was conducted in Germany and observed 73,000 people over…

February has been dedicated American Heart Month to help raise awareness of heart disease and stroke and to provide tips to stay “heart healthy” for your loved ones. Heart disease is the number one killer; the best way to keep your heart healthy and help you avoid the number one killer for both men and…

Working daughters need flex time, mentoring, and reentry-assistance programs so they can care for their aging parents without their lives falling apart. What seems to be the problem? Just this…. Just when a working woman is perhaps at her peak of earning power or maybe on track for a lucrative career opportunity, caregiving becomes the…

People with dementia often have a lack of activity and that in itself leads to a low quality of life, according to findings of a large-scale national study on the quality of life of people with dementia in residential aged care. The study was by the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre and Griffith University, released on…