Most elderly folk want to stay in their homes as they age. It’s very rare to find a senior who is excited about the prospects of moving into a care facility. Even the most comfortable, inviting care home is not the home that they are used … [Read more...]
Some Areas Experiencing an Increase in Elder Abuse Reports
Some areas of the United States report larger rates of elder abuse than other areas. For example, the State of Alabama recently reported that there was a 125 percent increase in the number of reported cases of abuse in the state from this … [Read more...]
What Can an Elder Care Plan Do?
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...]
Genetic Markers May Indicate Heart Disease
A new study found that genetic tests might unexpectedly be finding that some of the genes that make up an individual’s genome have a connection with heart disease. And while this discovery might be unexpected for the individuals having … [Read more...]
When an Older Parent Needs More
How do you know when an older parent needs more help around the house than what they are able to do on their own? How do you know when family care is no longer cutting it, and something else is needed? For many people, this is … [Read more...]
Should I Get the Flu Shot?
We have all just gone through a very strange, difficult time. The COVID-19 pandemic was unlike anything we’ve experienced before and it forced us all to rethink our lives. It forced us to look at our jobs, our family life, and our personal … [Read more...]
A Renewed Focus on Silver Tech
As the population of the U.S. changes and ages, many companies, both private and public, are renewing their interest and development of silver tech. If you’ve never heard the term “silver tech” you're not alone. However, you’re … [Read more...]
Elder Care and the Fight Against Poverty
Poverty is one of the most influential public health issues in our country, and one of the hardest things to address on a widespread scale. There are a lot of different factors that cause poverty, and even people that never experienced this … [Read more...]
Changing Elder Care with the Right Tech
According to many demographic experts, by the time we hit the year 2035, there will be more people aged 65 and older than there will be aged 18 and under. This has never happened before in the history of the United States, and it marks a … [Read more...]
How to Get Started with Elder Care Planning
Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, families that were dealing with senior care and the future of their older loved ones came to some tough conclusions. One of those things that a lot of people realized was that the nursing home is … [Read more...]
What to Expect from the Care Industry
The senior care industry is growing. Not only is the amount of services like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care growing, but other sectors are expanding to include the prevalence of senior citizens within our … [Read more...]
Estate Planning: A Primer
Surprises happen. Sometimes, they could have been preventable. Sometimes there wasn’t a thing that you could do to stop it from happening. Either way, hindsight is 20/20. Looking back and wishing something had been done differently doesn’t … [Read more...]