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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...]
More and more often, communities are holding large meetings and conferences in order to address the issue of senior care. These have proven to be a valuable resource, and not only for professionals who are working in the senior care sector … [Read more...]
It's no secret by now that the tech industry is making big waves within the senior care sector. And why wouldn't it? Current estimates say that by the year 2050 about a fifth of the U.S. population will be aged 65 or older. That's a lot of … [Read more...]
Yesterday, I talked about how the senior care shortage could have a negative impact on a community. Although this can be a very serious issue, as it is for the residents of Kearney, Nebraska, not all communities are being impacted in such a … [Read more...]
For years, the growing number of senior citizens in the U.S. has been a rising concern amongst those that provide senior care services. It has even risen to the governmental level, where laws and regulations have been put into place to help … [Read more...]
There are often stories in the news about senior care centers being fined or facing legal proceedings because of something that had happened. That might be financial abuse, neglect, or some other horrible crime toward residents of that care … [Read more...]
Many experts believe that the U.S. is at a critical point in terms of how it provides senior care. If things continue in the way that they have for the last several decades, there will be more seniors in need of care than what we currently … [Read more...]
According to a new study, people that drink tea tend to live longer than those that don’t. The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology recently reported that people that drink tea at least three times per week benefit by living a longer … [Read more...]
Family is an important part of senior care. For some, family is the bedrock of their life. It’s what everything else revolves around. Family members also tend to be the first ones to notice that an older loved one isn’t getting around like … [Read more...]
Some parts of the U.S. are finding that they need to change regulations concerning senior care in order to ensure that the workforce in this sector is fully prepared for the growing sets of needs that the older population will have. To … [Read more...]
The usage of service animals--specifically service dogs--is becoming more popular in the U.S. This is no different in senior care. What was once seen as a service specifically for those with vision problems is expanding to all sorts of … [Read more...]
Demographic experts estimate that the senior population will grow from 50 million people to 75 million people over the course of the next ten years. That’s a 50 percent increase in just a decade--a staggering number by any measure. This … [Read more...]
January tends to be one of the busiest times of the year for senior care companies. It’s often said that January is the busiest time of the year for wedding planners because so many people get engaged over the holidays, and senior care … [Read more...]
