SCC Author Caregivers of senior loved ones know how important it is to have support. Having a helping hand can make the day bearable. As Americans, we know how strength in numbers can achieve amazing things. When people band together for a common cause their impact can be exceptional. There are many causes that we can get behind … Read more
Home automation is going to give our senior loved ones the ability to live in their homes more safely, enjoyably and comfortably, many well into their elder years. Home monitoring using video and motion detectors is going to give family members and other caregivers peace of mind, knowing the seniors about whom we care are … Read more
We worry about the safety of our food and want to do everything we can to store and prepare our food to keep our families safe. Getting sick from the food we eat is never fun and can be dangerous for our senior loved ones. As our seniors age, they become more vulnerable to bacteria and viruses – … Read more
Have you seen that TV program Who Do You Think You Are? It traces the genealogy of celebrities and uncovers some very interesting stories. According to the show’s website, people “embark on personal journeys of self-discovery to trace their family trees” and “reveal the fabric of humanity through everyone’s place in history.” We all have … Read more
Seniors are using smartphones in rapidly increasing numbers, as are their family caregivers. That leads to even more questions about the best apps to use. There are a number of smartphone apps seniors can use to manage their lives and which family caregivers can use along with their senior loved ones to make the lives … Read more
How they feel not only affects our senior loved ones in the moment, but also for years to come. We found an article from AARP that highlights two recent studies that delve into the effect our seniors’ mood has on their physical health. One study in the Current Directions in Psychological Science suggests that a … Read more
Too many family caregivers who work tirelessly to help their senior loved ones be healthy, stay safe and just get through each day know what guilt feels like. Do you feel tense when you have to answer the same question 100 times a day? Do you regret having to leave the house to get your … Read more
The response we’ve received to our campaign to get senior loved ones participating in social media is gratifying to us at Senior Care Corner. So many have told us it is making a difference in the lives of parents and grandparents. Yes, there is still a long way to go, especially with the most elderly … Read more
Stomach flu – really a nasty version officially called Norovirus – is seeing an upsurge in reported cases in many parts of the US. The CDC defines the Norovirus as a strain of virus which affects the gastrointestinal tract of humans. The most common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea — usually with … Read more
