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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...]
The cost of senior care continues to be one of the biggest points of concern for people as they go about the process of finding the right caregiver for their family. Unfortunately, costs seem to be going up frequently, and a lot of people … [Read more...]
For many people, the concept of senior care seems unapproachable because it’s complex. There are a lot of different types of care, and many different ways that it can be approached. The need for a doctor’s opinion and the lack of clarity … [Read more...]
If you have an elderly loved one that has been hospitalized recently, there are probably a lot of questions still lingering. What does the future look like? What future care is going to be needed? What changes will we need to make as a … [Read more...]
In the past, there has been a lot of speculation regarding the toll that being a family caregiver takes on someone. The consensus opinion was that because being a caregiver is stressful and because it can quite easily have a negative impact … [Read more...]
One of the greatest fears that seniors have as they age is that they are going to be a burden on those around them. In fact, this fear can blind people to their real needs and cause them to put off finding senior care until it’s too late. … [Read more...]
Senior citizens are at a slightly higher risk of suffering a fall or another accident in the household than younger individuals. The risk that these people stand to suffer from if they do experience a fall is much higher than younger, … [Read more...]
In the state of Connecticut, the number of elder abuse investigations has more than doubled in recent years. From the data available, investigations went up by more than double in the time period between 2011 and 2017. That’s just a six … [Read more...]
The thought of long term care can be overwhelming for some people because it can seem like it completely overwhelms your life. Looking at an elderly family member and thinking about their list of needs and health concerns, and then all of … [Read more...]
According to new research out of Northwestern University, just one hour of walking each week can prevent many forms of disability from occurring. That ends up being less than ten minutes of walking per day, something that almost anyone can … [Read more...]
One of the big problems that a family caregiver faces is that they always must be “on.” This means that the job is never-ending. There is no vacation, and even the breaks that are found are momentary. Eventually, this piles up and can make … [Read more...]
Caring for an elderly loved one is tough. Anyone who has done this for any extended period of time for a loved one has experienced the strain that comes along with it. After a while, this accumulated stress can lead to something called … [Read more...]
Often, we think of palliative care as being directly equal to hospice care. And while hospice care does utilize palliative care, it is a specific type, aimed at relieving pain associated with the end of life. Palliative care, plainly put, … [Read more...]
