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Regular readers of this blog know that the care shortage has been a main topic of discussion for years, even before the word “coronavirus” was in our vocabulary. While the pandemic exposed a lot of weaknesses in the care system, including … [Read more...]
A retirement village is a community of seniors, typically in an apartment or small village-like community that caters to the senior population. This can be a formal area designated for the elderly, or it can be an informal collection of … [Read more...]
A big breakthrough in chronic pain research could mean a much higher quality of life for seniors that deal with this issue. New research indicates that chronic pain can be effectively treated through psychological … [Read more...]
When it comes to figuring out what hotel you should stay at, the internet can be a great resource for evaluating a reputation. Recently, my wife and I were trying to find a last minute place to stay and reviews helped us avoid staying in a … [Read more...]
Statistics indicate that someone over the age of 65 is brought to the emergency room every 11 seconds in the United States because of a fall related injury. Sometimes these are minor injuries, but often, they result in a life changing … [Read more...]
In-home care has been growing rapidly over the last few years. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted this growth as it has remained one of the safest types of senior care that exist. It’s been growing so quickly that many in the industry … [Read more...]
The pandemic has hit us as a country hard. It can be easy to semi-dismiss this and say something like, “everyone’s being hit hard. Just because I’m stressed and tired doesn’t mean that I have it bad. Everyone’s in the same boat.” And while … [Read more...]
Most everyone is at least a little familiar with AmeriCorps. For those that are not completely familiar with this organization, AmeriCorps is a nonprofit organization that focuses on civil service and community service. AmeriCorps … [Read more...]
An article recently published in Cell Metabolism outlines an exciting new discovery in the field of Alzheimer’s research. The main takeaway of this article is that it might be possible to help restore some memory functioning early on once … [Read more...]
I’ve talked about elder orphans a few times in the past on this blog, and how this segment of the senior population faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to planning for care. And while finding someone to help with … [Read more...]
Changing elder care services can be a monumental task at times. If you have a loved one that has resided in a nursing home before, you know what the process is like just to have them admitted into the facility, and the massive amount of … [Read more...]
Senior care is one of those industries where if you are not passionate about your profession, it is a tough place to be employed. Being a caregiver is a demanding job. Many people thrive in this industry, but it’s not for everyone. A lot of … [Read more...]
