Be A Better You: Get Engaged in Your Finances

by mg_user | Aug 3, 2017 | Health & Wellness

When it comes to thinking about personal finances, most people simply don’t want to think about it at all. A 2015 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey found that only 40 percent of American adults “have a budget and keep close track of their spending.” That means that...

Friendship & Social Support for Caregivers

by mg_user | Aug 1, 2017 | Caregiver Corner

When caring for an elderly loved one, you are often responsible for a multitude of caregiving tasks every single day. In fact, the Family Caregiver Alliance estimates that 1.5 million older adults cannot complete three or more activities of daily living, such as...

In Your Own Words: What Independence Means To Me

by mg_user | Jul 27, 2017 | Health & Wellness

When it comes to aging and independence, many people have misconceptions about how the two can co-exist. And while some may think that aging is synonymous with being homebound and curmudgeonly, the truth of the matter is that more often than not, seniors are out in...

Essence and Medical Guardian Win IoT Evolution Business Impact Award

by mg_user | Jul 25, 2017 | Accolades

What Retiring Adults Need To Know About Needing Insurance Before Medicare

by mg_user | Jul 25, 2017 | Current Events

No matter your age, the topic of insurance can be a complicated one, but this is especially so when it comes to healthcare for older adults. While Medicare is a reliable option for those who qualify, those who don’t receive employer-sponsored coverage and who are not...

Helping Your Parent at Home Without Taking Away Their Independence

by mg_user | Jul 20, 2017 | Caregiver Corner

For so many of us, life is all about trying to control as much of the unknown as we can. Of course, so much of the unknown is out of our control, so the concept itself seems futile, but there is a sense of calm and ease when there is a routine in place; when things...