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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...]
Wearable technology exploded in popularity several years ago. And while this market has leveled out a little bit, there’s still a lot of opportunity out there for wearable technology to assist seniors with their quality of … [Read more...]
The concept of “transfer trauma” is getting some well deserved attention from mainstream press, including a recent article published in U.S. News & World Report. When an elderly loved one is no longer able to live … [Read more...]
Here in the United States, the cost of living has gone up dramatically over the last several years. According to some estimates, the Social Security Administration is attempting to help seniors out by raising the cost of living adjustment … [Read more...]
If you are like most other family caregivers, you probably don’t have professional training in your role. In most cases, this is completely fine. Helping someone out around the house doesn’t necessarily require professional style … [Read more...]
Oftentimes, people that are advanced in age have doubts about major surgeries, such as a hip replacement. However, this really needs to be approached on a case by case basis. While it is certainly true that the average person aged 90 is … [Read more...]
Scientists don’t have an answer when it comes to the direct causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, they are getting closer to this. Recently, a new study revealed that a build up of iron in the body contributes to some of the cell death … [Read more...]
New research out of Sweden indicates that there may be a lot of people out there that have glaucoma that don’t know that they do. The research indicates that about 5 percent of people aged 70 or older do have glaucoma. … [Read more...]
There really isn’t a technical definition of the term senior citizen. This can make some things tricky, especially considering the fact that the U.S. government has different ages that it applies for different scenarios as people … [Read more...]
An advance directive is a legal document that is meant to help guide someone’s last years and the big decisions that are made during this time. They come in a few different forms, but largely, they are meant to help provide a framework for … [Read more...]
An elder care plan is designed to make life better for seniors and ensure that they are receiving the help that they need to meet their unique needs. This is where the help of a professional service can be beneficial. Today, a … [Read more...]
Recently, a report came out that indicated that a “substantial” portion of the elderly population was adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and allowing it to play a significant role in the application of their senior … [Read more...]
The demographics of the world’s population are changing. Overall, the population is much older than it was 50 years ago. Thanks to the generation born after the end of the Second World War–the Baby Boomer Generation–there are more people … [Read more...]
