Here are some recently published articles about caregiving, elder care and the long term care insurance industry. Hope you find them interesting!
Caregiving in the News:
NPR: When Caregivers Are Left With Nothing More To Give
The author examines the dual nature of being a caregiver, and she discusses caring deeply for your loved one, as well as suffering feelings of guilt and anger.
Huffington Post: 7 Tips To Help Caregivers Field Their Loved Ones' Toughest Questions
A slideshow with suggestions on broaching difficult topics with aging loved ones.
Elder Health in the News:
New York Times: Excercising an Aging Brain
According to the New York Times, more and more retired people are taking classes and educating themselves in hopes of delaying or stopping the onset of dementia.
USA Today: Aricept Helps moderate to severe Alzheimer's too
A recent study has shown that Aricept can still help ease symptoms for people with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. The study also revealed that combining Aricept with Namenda in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease was not much more effective in easing symptoms than taking Aricept alone.
Long Term Care Industry News:
Bloomberg: Prudential Halts Individual Long-Term Care Sales
Prudential has stopped the sale of individual long term care policies. It has not been the only company to do so, with others citing underestimating the number of claims as well as the cost of care or life expectancy.
Forbes: Long-Term Care Services: Forgotten By Most Presidential Candidates
Of five candidates surveyed, only President Obama and Newt Gingrich responded with views on long term care services.
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