The holiday season tends to see an uptick in the number of scams, and unfortunately, scammers tend to target senior citizens. That means this holiday season, your older loved ones are likely at a higher risk than normal of falling victim to … [Read more...]
Why Senior Care Advocacy is So Important
Over the past several years, advocacy for seniors residing within care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living homes, have grown in visibility in the public eye. Some of this was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, … [Read more...]
Ideas for Improving Caregiver Hiring and Retention
All across the country, businesses are dealing with similar problems. It is hard to hire the right staff for whatever prospective jobs are available. There are continuously good reports on the news about jobs being filled, but the reality … [Read more...]
Steps to Help Empower Family Caregivers
November is already almost over, but it should be mentioned that November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month. It’s a time where we can take a moment to shine the spotlight on just how much hard work, sweat, and tears family … [Read more...]
Preventing Migraines in Seniors
New research shows that migraine prevention doesn’t need to be as expensive as you might have originally thought it might be. If you’ve ever suffered from a migraine, you probably already know that they are much more than just … [Read more...]
Connecting Seniors to Resources in the Community
Elder care is supposed to help ensure that the needs that seniors face on a day to day basis are covered. It comes in different shapes and sizes, but the end goal is always the same: ensure that needs are met and that seniors are … [Read more...]
How Former Lakers Star Lamar Odom is Supporting Senior Care
If you follow NBA basketball at all, you’ve probably heard the name Lamar Odom. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, helping the team win NBA Championships in 2009 and 2010. He also was married to Khloe Kardashian for several years, … [Read more...]
Recognizing–and Stopping–Elder Abuse
Sometimes, educating people about what elder abuse is is all that’s needed to take a big step against fighting it. That’s what an organization in Ohio is finding through a series of seminars that they’ve helped organize. One of … [Read more...]
How the Federal Staffing Rule Impacts Seniors
Recently, the federal government proposed a new law that would stipulate how nursing homes need to be staffed, based on the number of people residing within the facility. These new guidelines have met mixed reviews from those … [Read more...]
What is a Mobile Stroke Unit?
Mobile stroke units are not widely used in all parts of the United States, but they should be. New research indicates that mobile stroke units can help improve the outcomes that those who are suffering from a stroke experience. … [Read more...]
The Power of Planning Ahead
Recently, health experts in the state of Florida issued a statement that seniors should start making plans for their long term care well before it is needed. The statement said that this is the best way to ensure that they are able to get … [Read more...]
Advancements in Osteoarthritis Research
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common issues that seniors face that contributes to a decline in the quality of life that is faced. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the gradual breakdown of … [Read more...]