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Senior Glaucoma Care One of the biggest tragedies in senior care is when minor issues that can be almost entirely minimized cause long-term, often serious problems. Things like high blood pressure, bed sores, and diabetes are all common examples. None of them are particularly serious issues in seniors, or at very least they aren’t terminal conditions. The serious problems they all present come from undertreatment, and lack of preventative care. Glaucoma, like the previously mentioned
Frank crossed the line at the annual Ragnar Relay in Hapuna Bay, Hawaii, with his arms raised and a triumphant smile on his face. A 30th-place finish, nothing to write home about typically, but this one was special for Frank. 100 relays in 30 years, peppered with almost daily golf games, twice monthly travel, and an active role in the University of Central Florida’s athletic department. On his 90th birthday, Frank had realized a dream he
Viatical Settlement: A Little Known Way to Finance Your Alternative Cancer Treatment Each day over 1,600 Americans die from cancer.1 Sadly, many of these deaths are absolutely unnecessary. Conventional oncology holds tightly to a limited toolbox which includes deadly chemotherapy, radiation, drugs, unnecessary or invasive surgeries, and other such toxic treatments. Most of us have family members, friends, or acquaintances who have suffered and died from cancer while using conventional cancer treatments. Many of us privately know
Most people I speak with that have been diagnosed with a major illness, particularly cancer, share a very similar experience. There is an immediate moment of disbelief, followed by a series of emotional responses unique to each individual; and ultimately an overarching weight is left behind that can feel impossible to shake. After a diagnosis, there are tests, procedures, medications, bills, sacrifices, and hardships that are impossible to quantify. Many share a similar feeling of
Why Life Settlements Are Worth Talking About To Your Senior Clients Unlock the Cash Potential of Life Insurance Financial professionals are beginning to realize the potential of a life settlement and they are transferring that knowledge to their senior clients who could benefit from this financial opportunity.  Life Settlements are a viable option for many seniors that no longer need their insurance policy.  We have seen the cost of new insurance policies become increasingly competitive
High Blood Pressure: The Health Implications and How to Avoid Them 58% of adults 55+ are actively being treated for high blood pressure (Hypertension). It is by far the most common chronic condition amongst seniors in the United States. It is also by far one of the most dangerous. Several of the top 10 leading causes of death amongst seniors are entirely or partially attributable to uncontrolled high blood pressure. Issues like Heart Disease, Stroke,