Whether you’re helping a parent or loved one transition to an assisted living facility or are residing in one yourself, you may be concerned about the post-election uncertainty surrounding the health insurance industry. Those who are relying on state Medicaid benefits to pay a portion of assisted living costs may be concerned that these benefits will be cut, particularly after the President-elect has promised to overhaul the health care system by repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read on to learn more about some of the changes that could be coming to the ACA, as well as how these may impact
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Monthly Archives November 2016
The Elderly and Nutrition: Easy Shake Recipe for Seniors
As the human body gets older, it starts to lose key vitamins and minerals that keep it healthy and running like a well-oiled machine. Just because you get older, doesn’t mean that you have to stop caring about nutrition. You can even get all of the vitamins and minerals you need in food and drinks that are easy to consume and digest. With that in mind, you can make drinks that are easy to digest, really healthy, and tasty. Here is an example you can try out at home: Espresso Soy Milk Shake Nutritional Information: Calories: 290 Calories from fat:
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