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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...]
Financial concerns are one of the biggest worries--if not the biggest worry--that people have regarding aging. Preparing your finances ahead of your senior years is an important step when it comes to getting older, but it’s one of those … [Read more...]
Anyone who has spent time in senior care, whether it’s as a professional or as someone on the receiving end of things, has heard the term “ombudsman.” But what does this word mean? What does an ombudsman do? Understanding this position can … [Read more...]
In France, there is a very unique method used for ensuring that elderly individuals that live alone are supervised: the postal service. The program is called Veiller Sur Mes Parents, or Watch Over My Parents. The concept is … [Read more...]
We all know that it’s important to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Those who suffer from high blood pressure stand a much greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and to suffer from the impact that this can have upon the body. … [Read more...]
No one likes being in pain, but chronic pain is one of the most prevalent issues that our older loved ones grapple with. There are ways of relieving symptoms, but very little has been accomplished when it comes to getting to the root of … [Read more...]
One on hand, how fast someone walks doesn’t really tell us much. Like any other athletic ability, it is something that can be honed and improved upon over time. If you’re naturally slow, the more you practice, the faster you can be. How … [Read more...]
We all know that sleep is important. If you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you might feel crummy for days afterward. And if you’re like a lot of the rest of the world, you’re not getting enough sleep. Whether it’s because of stress, too … [Read more...]
According to a study from the American College of Cardiologists, people who have experienced tooth loss because of nontraumatic reasons, such as a car accident or being hit in the face, are more likely to be at risk of developing heart … [Read more...]
Aspirin has received a lot of attention lately because new studies are shedding light on its efficacy when it comes to preventing heart attacks. Conventional wisdom has long said that aspirin can help to prevent a heart attack, but this is … [Read more...]
Across the country, police departments are taking steps to ensure that seniors are kept safe. One recent example comes from the Holyoke Police Department in Massachusetts. They recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice … [Read more...]
The number one goal of senior care is to help the elderly live better, safer lives. There are always factors that can make this difficult, though. One of the biggest factors that leads to a loss of independence in the senior population is … [Read more...]
In the past, women were much more likely to act as family caregivers than men were. This is the traditional picture that we tend to have in mind, but this is the case less often now than ever before. More men are working as caregivers, both … [Read more...]
