The Texas Legislature created the Silver Alert program in 2007 to notify the public of a possible missing person over the age of 65. Much like the state’s Amber Alert, cell phone user’s can have an alert set to their phone anytime a Silver Alert anywhere in the state has been enacted.
[Read more…]
We have all heard tales about how the retired, older population seems to be a target for scams, con artists, and salespeople. You may wonder why are scams so common with the aging population? Two primary reasons, first many older Americans suffer from some amount to memory loss thus can be easily tricked into believing half-truths. [Read more…]
Do you have a loved one who’s resisting the idea of moving to an assisted living facility because they can’t bear to part with their pet? The good news is that an increasing number of assisted living facilities are becoming pet friendly. Here are some tips along with why and how you should find a pet-friendly assisted living facility for your loved one. [Read more…]
As your parents age, your relationship evolves and changes. They were once caregivers and advocates for you, but as they grow older, they will need you to become an advocate for them. One of the most common problems of the elderly is dementia, which affects their cognitive abilities in many ways as it progresses. [Read more…]
There are few things in life that are scarier than hearing that you or a loved one has a heart condition. Things can get even more overwhelming if you keep hearing medical terms that go right over your head. [Read more…]