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The Alzheimer's Association notes that 1 in 3 seniors will develop Alzheimer's or other type of dementia at some time in their later years. Currently, about 5 million Americans suffer from dementia, and the numbers are expected to rise with … [Read more...]
End-of-life issues loom large as Baby Boomers reach the break-over point with their own parents and other elderly family members in their care. The decisions that must be made in this age of advanced medical care weigh heavy because our … [Read more...]
Providing care to an elderly loved one is incredibly stressful. If you’ve done this for any length of time, you know that this stress is deceiving in its nature, too. It’s not an acute stress that vanishes as soon as you’re in bed for the … [Read more...]
When it comes to senior care, things aren’t always what they seem. For example, a recent report out of Hawaii shows that there might be major unresolved issues in other parts of the country, too. Authorities there announced that they need … [Read more...]
When a loved one is in need of senior care, oftentimes the first reaction that people have is to do it themselves. This can mean leaving a job, either permanently or temporarily, while the family member is in need of assistance. A leave of … [Read more...]
Holistic care is not a new concept, but it’s one that is quickly growing in popularity in the United States. It is the belief that care cannot stop at the doctor’s office and must be present at every stage of our daily lives. Holistic care … [Read more...]
As the opioid crisis continues to plague our country, researchers are looking for ways to keep people safe, and still have a handle on their chronic pain. One method that has shown promise is the use of cannabis instead of opioids. That … [Read more...]
A recently published study attempts to shed light on why people from low socioeconomic backgrounds tend to have a higher risk of heart disease than those who come from more affluent backgrounds. The argument that was recently made states … [Read more...]
By many accounts, fraud against seniors is on the rise. A lot of this occurs in an online setting because criminals know that some seniors are not as savvy when it comes to web safety as a lot of younger people are. Add to this the fact … [Read more...]
Most people know that sleep is important. However, a lot of those same people would also be quick to admit that they don’t get nearly as much sleep as they should. However, if people were more aware of why sleep is so important, they’d … [Read more...]
Do men and women treat care differently when helping family members out with their senior care? Oftentimes, yes, they do. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Men and women both bring different strengths to the table when it comes to … [Read more...]
Women are often hit harder than men are when it comes to caring for older relatives. For example, a study out of Ireland indicated that of older professionals, women are five times more likely to leave their job early to care for a loved … [Read more...]
Dental health is one of those things that’s a lot more important than what it might seem at first. Study after study shows that kids who see the dentist with regularity (two times per year) are far less likely to develop serious health … [Read more...]
When it comes to psychiatric illnesses in seniors, it is easy to believe that every story will have a tragic ending. But it doesn’t have to be like this. Even for those that suffer from more severe and incurable illnesses, like Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
