Sleep for Older Adults

Try these sleep tips for older adults to improve your slumber and feel better during your waking hours.

6 Sensible Sleep Tips for Older Adults

Do you spend most nights tossing and turning in bed? Does it feel like ages since you got a really good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 1 in 3 American adults reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day.¹

Sleeping well is vital to our health and longevity. It’s especially important for older adults. This article offers tips for creating sleep-friendly habits that make it easier to get the restorative rest you need.

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This information provided courtesy of NCOA “National Council on Aging”

Lecanemab Approved for Early Stage Alzheimer’s

Inside the brain. Concept of neurons and nervous system. Two neurons transmitting information. July 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval to lecanemab for early stage Alzheimer’s patients. Patients with early stage Alzheimer’s disease have a new treatment option. On July 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval to lecanemab (Eisai/Biogen), brand name Leqembi, for patients confirmed to be in early stage Alzheimer’s disease with elevated amyloid beta. The treatment was granted accelerated approval in January 2023, but this is the first Alzheimer’s treatment to receive traditional approval that changes the underlying course of the disease.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative and fatal brain disease, the most common cause of dementia. An estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. More than 11 million people act as caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Read the entire article HERE for more detailed information.

This information provided courtesy of Seniors Guide, by Annie Tobey

How To Use a Home Sale to Pay for Long-Term Senior Care

Even the healthiest seniors experience some physical and mental changes as they age, making it more difficult to keep up with household chores and home maintenance. If one of your parents has been asking for help more often than usual, it may be time to consider long-term care, which gives seniors access to professional caregivers with extensive experience providing personal and medical care.

If your parent needs some type of long-term care, it’s important to be prepared for how much it can cost. For seniors who can remain at home with a little help, home health services cost an average of $5,148 per month. Nursing home care costs the most, averaging $7,908 per month for a semiprivate room and $9,034 per month for a private room.

Many seniors don’t have enough cash saved to cover these expenses, leading them to look for other ways to pay for long-term care. One option is to sell a primary residence and use the proceeds to pay for assisted living or nursing home services. If your parent agrees to sell their home, you should be aware of what the process entails and plan ahead to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Read the entire article HERE for more detailed information.

This information provided courtesy of Senior Advice, by Lori Thomas,