We have been hearing for a number of years that seniors (and those of all ages) want to age in place. Simply put, we want to stay in the home of our choosing forever. It may require a move to a community that is more family accessible, a home that is smaller and lower maintenance, a … Read more
As the number of baby boomers who are also seniors grows rapidly, the number diagnosed with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, also grows. It is estimated there are more than 16 million people with dementia right now. 5.3 million more each year receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, one new person every 67 seconds. According to the Alzheimer’s … Read more
Technology bringing the doctor to our smart devices, including our phones and tablets, for a virtual telemedicine visit is a frequent topic of discussion at Senior Care Corner®. Not only are doctors doing health checkups and emergency treatment via tele-medicine, more doctors are making house calls for our vulnerable seniors. There are many doctors who are … Read more
