![\"Top](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/12\/Top-10-SeniorAdvisor.com-Posts-of-2015-350x350.png\")
<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nDear readers,<\/p>\n
We hope you are having a happy holiday season!<\/p>\n
One way the internet celebrates the holidays is with\u00a0end-of-year “top ten”\u00a0posts, so we present to you our top 10 most-read posts of 2015.<\/p>\n
As you’ll see, the posts cover a range of caregiving topics, from recognizing the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s\u00a0to the top-rated senior communities in the nation.<\/p>\n
Did one of your favorites make the list?<\/p>\n
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![\"9](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/11\/9-Hidden-Retirement-Costs-150x150.png\")
<\/a>10. 9 Hidden Retirement Costs<\/a><\/h2>\nWhile retirement planning should begin long before your last day of regular employment, many hopeful retirees forget to budget for hidden retirement costs. Ensure you don\u2019t get blindsided by these common \u2013 and all too often unexpected \u2013 expenses as you plan for the golden years.<\/p>\n
Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first diagnosis of mild dementia does not have to mean the end to driving, but the senior diagnosed should begin to think about giving up driving, because it will come sooner rather than later.\u00a0There are some behavioral signs in daily life that can tell you when it is becoming unsafe for your senior with dementia to drive.<\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We love our elders, but sometimes the care they need is more than we can provide at home. A person with memory loss that interferes with their normal daily activities may need memory care.<\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Even the best of us can feel frazzled around the holidays and if you\u2019re caring for someone with dementia, you probably have a few extra worries on your mind. Exploring those feelings and gathering information can help equip you with the tools needed to have a successful occasion.<\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Statistics show that seniors are safer drivers than many other age groups, but they\u2019re more vulnerable to health concerns that make driving more difficult, like failing eyesight, arthritis, or dementia. They also face a higher risk of death and injury from car accidents.\u00a0As a result, family members and caregivers should pay attention to any red flags that may suggest issues with their loved one\u2019s driving ability.<\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s disease? \u00a0Do you notice significant changes in the way they act in the late afternoon or early evening? \u00a0Doctors call this behavior\u00a0sundowning<\/strong>, or sundown syndrome<\/strong>, as it appears to be triggered by fading light.<\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Close to 44 million seniors <\/strong>currently have Alzheimer\u2019s and only about a quarter of them have actually been diagnosed. Here are 10 signs your loved one may have Alzheimer’s.<\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Knowing the most common warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease can not only help you detect real problems earlier, but can help you feel more at ease when you realize certain occurrences are normal and not so worrisome. This infographic provides\u00a0examples of normal aging vs. potential signs of dementia that can help you know when you should bring your concerns to your doctor.<\/p>\n Read more…<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everyone knows that they should have a <\/span>will,<\/span> especially by the time you<\/span>\u00a0reach\u00a0you<\/span>r<\/span> \u201cGolden Years,\u201d but what other important legal documents should you have? Here are the\u00a0four essential legal documents<\/strong> everyone should have, plus information on how to get them.<\/span><\/p>\n Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Dementia](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/08\/Dementia-and-Driving-150x150.png\")
<\/a>9. Dementia and Driving<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Signs](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/08\/Signs-a-Senior-Needs-Memory-Care-150x150.png\")
<\/a>8. Signs a Senior Needs Memory Care<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Dementia](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/12\/Dementia-and-the-Holidays-150x150.png\")
<\/a>7. Dementia and the Holidays<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Senior](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/07\/Senior-Driving-7-Signs-Your-Parent-Shouldnt-Be-Behind-The-Wheel-150x150.png\")
<\/a>6.\u00a0Senior Driving: 7 Signs Your Parent Shouldn\u2019t Be Behind The Wheel<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"What](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/What-is-Sundowning-150x150.png\")
<\/a>5. What is Sundowning?<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"10](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/10-Signs-Your-Loved-One-May-Have-Alzheimer\u2019s.png\")
<\/a>4.\u00a010 Signs Your Loved One May Have Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0[Infographic]<\/h2>\n![\"What's](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/Whats-Normal-Memory-Loss-vs.-Dementia-INFOGRAPHIC-150x150.png\")
3.\u00a0What\u2019s\u00a0Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia?<\/a>\u00a0[Infographic]<\/h2>\n![\"Legal](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/04\/Legal-Documents-Everyone-Should-Have-150x150.png\")
<\/a>2.\u00a0Legal Documents Everyone Should Have<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"Senior](\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/01\/Senior-Care-in-the-United-States-The-Best-of-2015-Infographic-by-SeniorAdvisor.com_-150x150.png\")
<\/a><\/h2>\n1. How Does Your City Rate for Senior Care?\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0[Infographic]<\/h2>\n
Each year we release our Best of SeniorAdvisor.com award winners list. These senior living communities and home care agencies\u00a0represent the top 1% of senior care providers nationwide, based on their online reviews<\/strong> from people like you. Our most popular post of 2015 was our infographic post announcing the Best of 2015 winners. To see this year’s list of winners, check out our Best of 2016 Awards post.<\/a><\/h4>\n