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Solo Agers are older adults that are making decisions about their future independently. Solo Agers face unique vulnerabilities as they age. Solo aging can be full of joys and assets, but early planning is crucial to maintain choice, independence, and satisfaction throughout later life. This means planning so that your home, finances, medical team, and social community are set up for aging well. We discuss the importance of building a support team for Solo Agers, or anyone who is concerned about needing more support. Learn about what you can do in advance to prepare, and stress less!

Frontotemporal dementia or FTD is a progressive disorder of the brain. It can can affect behavior, language skills and movement. Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)is one of the subtypes of FTD. Learn more about PPA, including the signs and symptoms, how it differs from other dementias, and the resources available locally and through AFTD.

Are you enrolling in Medicare for the first time or doing some research on the best options for you for 2025? Kevin Chaikin, Licensed Insurance Agent with Medicare Portal, answers the top five frequently asked questions by Medicare beneficiaries, discusses the basics of Medicare, and identifies key milestones and decision points that are critical to get the most out of Medicare and supplemental insurance programs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment with Kisunla should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of disease, the population in which treatment was studied in the clinical trials. Dr. Pauldurai discusses the new drug, benefits, and answer questions you may have about it.

The financial costs of long-term care and long-term caregiving are enormous. Explore some of your options for this important aspect of caregiving.

Are you enrolling in Medicare for the first time or doing some research on the best options for you for 2024? Kevin Chaikin, Licensed Insurance Agent with Medicare Portal, answers the top five frequently asked questions by Medicare beneficiaries, discusses the basics of Medicare, and identifies key milestones and decision points that are critical to get the most out of Medicare and supplemental insurance programs.

We Danced is a loving and thoughtfully written tribute to the author’s wife and their years together. The details of her journey with frontotemporal dementia and the author’s experiences as a care partner are presented in a manner that is truly illustrative of his devotion to her. The ways in which they continued to celebrate life after her diagnosis and the tips shared are valuable and beautiful insights for those living with dementia and their care partners.

Medical errors are the eighth leading cause of death in the United States, and a critical subgroup of these errors is that of patients who are harmed by pharmaceuticals that are intended to help them. Some of these mistakes occur in a hospital or other facility, yet a significant number take place at home. Elderly patients who could have limited resources, multiple diagnoses, numerous medications, and failing sensory or cognitive abilities may become confused regarding their drug regimen. Learn more about what you and your family need to know regarding older adults and medications.

You’ve probably seen the headlines about Leqembi, the new FDA approved treatment for those with early Alzheimer’s disease. But what does Leqembi do differently? Is it better than older treatments? Find out the answers to these questions and more!

Around 3 million LGBTQ+ adults are over age 50, and those that receive a dementia diagnosis face a particularly challenging set of circumstances. Many, including care partners, face disproportionately high levels of social isolation and stigmatization as they age, making it difficult to find support. Join us to learn about resources and safe supports.

As the end of life approaches, it is a difficult time to deal with the emotions, while still coordinating care for a loved one. Come learn about the various aspects and benefits of palliative care and hospice.

The financial costs of long-term care and long-term caregiving are enormous. Explore some of your options for this important aspect of caregiving.

Dementia care is not one size fits all. Each person, each stage, and each family is unique. Come and learn about multiple care options to plan and evaluate what is right for your family.

For the Spring 2022 session, we'll be going beyond the diagnosis to aging-in-place, as we learn more about living well with dementia. We know it can be hard as a busy caregiver to find all the information you need to best care for your loved one with dementia. Insight offers the Caregiver Bootcamp to help you learn more about essential caregiving topics, all in one place! Learn from experts in their fields and gain knowledge on the basics you need to know as a caregiver.

There are many legal needs to be taken care of such as powers of attorney, wills and estates, guardianships, and trusts. An elder law attorney will help you get your ducks in a row.

Dementia care is not one size fits all. Join us to discuss how to build a care team, who should be part of the team, and ways that the team can provide care and support to you and your loved one now and in the future.

As the end of life approaches, it is a difficult time to deal with the emotions, while still coordinating care for a loved one. Come learn about the various aspects and benefits of palliative care and hospice.

We know it can be hard as a busy caregiver to find all the information you need to best care for your loved one with dementia. Insight offers the Caregiver Bootcamp to help you learn more about essential caregiving topics, all in one place! Come and learn from experts in their fields and gain knowledge on the basics you need to know as a caregiver.

Dementia care is not one size fits all. Each person, each stage, and each family is unique. Come and learn about multiple care options to plan and evaluate what is right for your family.

There are many legal needs to be taken care of such as powers of attorney, wills and estates, guardianships, and trusts. An elder law attorney will help you get your ducks in a row.

Dementia care is not one size fits all. Join us to discuss how to build a care team, who should be part of the team, and ways that the team can provide care and support to you and your loved one now and in the future.

As the end of life approaches, it is a difficult time to deal with the emotions, while still coordinating care for a loved one. Come learn about the various aspects and benefits of palliative care and hospice.

A trip to the hospital for a person with dementia can be stressful for both parties. Join us to discuss ways you can relieve some of this stress by preparing for both unexpected and planned hospital visits.

Dementia care is not one size fits all. Each person, each stage, and each family is unique. Come and learn about multiple care options to plan and evaluate what is right for your family.

The financial costs of long term care and long term caregiving are enormous. Explore some of your options for this important aspect of caregiving.