Prevention is key when it comes to decreasing the need for future long term care for the elderly. However, the truth is that the elderly population are at high risk for many health events that will likely result in the need for long term care. Long term care policies...
When I was 17, my aunt was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. One month later, she died due to complications from her bilateral mastectomy. Breast cancer was not a stranger to me. I always knew my chances were higher because of my family history. For some reason I thought,...
As law enforcement officers and firefighters, we traditionally think about serving others in our official capacity. Where we sometimes fall short is in our personal financial security and planning for our retirement. We work hard, play hard, and enjoy raising our...
Researchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have developed a thin rubber-like film that generates electricity if stretched and compressed. This might be the best Swiss invention since the zipper… or velcro, the...
Nearly two-thirds of Americans over the Age of 65 will require Long Term Care (1). The average person has a one in 3 risk of spending almost 3 years in a nursing home, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. What are the most common issues that require Long...
They say laughter is the best medicine. Research from Dr. Lee S. Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan started researching the health benefits of laughter, starting way back in the 80’s. They found that Laughter: Reduces stress almost immediately Raises good chloresterol...
