If you think cell phones are exclusively (or even predominantly) used by young people, you’d be wrong. Everyone can benefit from having a cell phone …
If you think cell phones are exclusively (or even predominantly) used by young people, you’d be wrong. Everyone can benefit from having a cell phone …
An interesting thing happens when analyzing how patients and their caregivers communicate and collaborate with healthcare professionals, when we study the nature of the conversation within a …
While we understand more about Alzheimer’s disease today than ever before, there’s still much we don’t know about it. More research is still needed to …
National Relaxation Day is a day to slow down, unwind and take time for yourself. (Even as caregivers). Relaxation can be difficult to come by …
Year after year, lists of the leading causes of death in America include chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia. Each condition requires …
If you’re tapped into the Medicare scene – and especially if you’re new to the vast world of Medicare options and minutiae – you may …
Did you know? By 2030, an estimated 20 percent of U.S. residents will be aged 65 and over – a huge proportional jump from 13 …
Anyone who has considered the rising costs of long-term care, be it in your home or in a highly skilled nursing facility, has asked the …
Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is …
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging, not only emotionally but also financially. As the costs of assisted living, nursing home …
With advances in medicine and technology, our elders are living longer than ever. With this longer life expectancy comes great joy in passing down legacies, …
A Silver Alert is a safety alert issued when older adults are missing. It’s similar to the Amber Alert used for missing children. Here’s a …
While the stereotypical image of a gamer might be a millennial sitting on the couch in their parent’s basement, there’s a new crop of video …
You know that a healthy diet is essential for well-being, especially for the aging population – however, caregivers may not always have the finances, time, …
More seniors are opting to age in place than ever before. This trend is driven in part by the rising costs of long-term care, coupled …
As the Baby Boom generation ages, 10,000 people turn 65 daily. For the first time in U.S. history, there are more than 50 million seniors. …
Dementia is a progressive impairment of cognitive function caused by damage to the brain. Over time, a person with dementia will have increased difficulty with …
Memory care for low-income seniors is a fast-growing segment of elder care, encompassing professional caregiving services provided to those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms …
Delirium is described by the Mayo Clinic as: “A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment.” Symptoms …
