

Caregiving Tips: Preparing for Alzheimer (guest blog by Carla Lopez)
After the initial shock of your loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis subsides, it’s time to start making preparations for future care. Although your loved one may be able to still function independently, Alzheimer’s is an extremely unique disease that progresses at various stages. One day they can rattle off their birthday without the slightest thought and then the next day have trouble recalling the current year. Knowing that a loved one has Alzheimer’s is a huge emotional pill


A Senior’s Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business in Retirement
Guest blog by Carla Lopez at https://www.boomerbiz.org/ As wonderful as retirement is, there may come a time when you’re ready to work a few hours on the side. This is where starting a home-based business comes in. Home-based businesses are an excellent choice in retirement as many can be started with minimal inventory and capital. They’re also a great option for seniors with mobility issues and transportation constraints. For some tips on starting a home-based business in re


Type 1 diabetes
Diabetes has reached epidemic levels throughout the world. Worldwide, there are approximately 463 million adults living with diabetes, and that number is expected to rise to 700 million by the year 2045. Diabetes reportedly causes 70 billion dollars in health expenditures annually (as of 2019). Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune response against the beta cells of the pancreas. These beta cells, which produce insulin, are mistaken for foreign cells and destroyed. Once known as j