The Live Assured Blog

The passing of a loved one can be a difficult time, especially when you need to get the deceased’s affairs...

Dear Allegra, My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. After looking at all of my personal and financial options,...

The elderly talking to dead relatives in dreams is not an unusual occurrence. Dreams of dead loved ones can have...

Crying during sleep is common in dementia patients but it isn’t necessarily a sign of the disease. Emotional trauma, certain...

Most people understand how blood circulates through the body. What many people don’t know is that the lymphatic system works...

Dear Allegra, From the time I was in junior high and volunteered at a local nursing home, I’ve always liked...

After your surgery is over, you might think the worst is behind you, and hopefully it is. Unfortunately, another issue...

While bedsores may seem like just a painful annoyance, they can actually be a lot more serious. This is especially...

Dear Allegra, My family and I spent part of our summer vacation visiting my mom. While we use video chat...

Cirrhosis describes a liver that’s scarred, shrunken, or hardened. After years of damage, cirrhosis marks a point at which the...