Top 10 Places for Memorable Summer Experiences for the Whole Family in the DMV
Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, so we researched some of the best events and outings the whole family can get out and enjoy this summer.
Supporting Veterans and Their Families at the 2018 Camaraderie Classic Golf Tournament
The month of May is National Military Appreciation Month; and, to kick things off, Army Distaff Foundation and Homes For Our Troops cohosted the first annual 2018 Camaraderie Classic Golf Tournament on April 30 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. Lifematters was proud to be a sponsor of this event as proceeds provide [...]
Combatting the Epidemic of Loneliness in Seniors
We live in an age where we can communicate with friends and family members across the country and around the globe with a few clicks of a mouse or taps on a smart phone screen. However, despite advances in communications technology and the increasing connectedness it brings, research indicates that, as a society, we are lonelier than we have ever been. Perhaps no other age group feels the keen sting of loneliness more than the elderly.
Hearing Loss Causes and Treatments
One in six adults has trouble hearing and the number increases dramatically with age, with hearing loss afflicting nearly half of people 75 and older. Yet the majority of Americans with hearing loss (about 75 percent) never go to a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. As otolaryngologists—doctors who specialize in conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat—we find this to be an alarming number of people who could potentially benefit from hearing loss treatment.
Maintaining Your Marital and Familiar Roles While Giving Care
By Guest Poster Kay Bransford I was the primary adult family caregiver to my parents for over five years. It’s easy to recognize all the things I could have done better in hindsight, but I sure tried to do the best that I could with the information I had when decisions needed to made. [...]