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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...]
Live-in senior care occurs when a professional caregiver lives with an elderly person to provide senior care to them around the clock. Many families would be inclined to steer clear of this type of care because of the extra cost associated … [Read more...]
New research indicates that silent strokes are probably a lot more prevalent than once thought, especially after an elderly person has surgery. These silent strokes are not easily detected when they occur, but that doesn’t mean that they do … [Read more...]
People eat vegetarian diets for a number of reasons, but health is one of the more prevalent reasons why. However, there have also been a lot of doubts over whether a vegetarian diet really is healthy over the long term. While some studies … [Read more...]
Many organizations that focus on helping senior citizens live better lives are calling for more volunteers to come and help them. For example, the Meals on Wheels program which operates in many cities is finding that demand for their … [Read more...]
Back in 2017, Hurricane Irma caused catastrophic flooding and power outages in Southern Florida. As a result of this, some senior citizens lost their lives because of heat related complications when the power in their senior care facilities … [Read more...]
Across the United States, more and more businesses geared toward helping senior citizens are popping up. Some of these are less than helpful, while others provide amazing resources for their community. One of the most helpful types of … [Read more...]
Over the last several years, the number of people who have died from heart disease has consistently been dropping. Experts believe that this is because of a rigorous campaign to help educate people about the dangers of obesity, poor diet, … [Read more...]
The flu vaccine plays a major role in health, especially during the winter months. Anyone who has suffered from the flu in the past knows that avoiding this can make a big difference in how we feel. It’s never pleasant to spend time being … [Read more...]
Whether we like it or not, money is one of those issues that has a major impact on senior care. It influences our access to care and it can even have an impact on the quality of care that is given. Leading up to senior years, those with a … [Read more...]
Over the last several decades, researchers have devoted a lot of energy into how the brain regulates genetic material. Those studies are beginning to have a payout when it comes to understanding things like autism and strokes. The … [Read more...]
One of the easiest ways you can help reduce senior care costs is to integrate other methods of care into your loved one’s professional care. The technology market has been growing considerably as new senior tech items make their way out … [Read more...]
The cost of care that the Baby Boomer generation will incur is a topic of growing concern to state governments. Although Medicare and Medicaid are national programs, they are administered by each state. This is why the Medicare and Medi-Cal … [Read more...]
