SCC Author Retirement savings and home values took a beating in the financial meltdown from which the US is still trying to recover. For many of our senior loved ones, especially those who are elderly, “retirement savings” is the money used to live and “home value” is the financial asset expected to be the cushion for hard … Read more
The holidays give us a time to come together as families and share news and memories with distant loved ones we don’t get to see often enough. Sometimes, however, we can’t visit our senior loved ones as we would like and they have to spend holidays alone, or at least without family around. We have … Read more
You’re visiting your senior loved one in their long term care facility and marveling at all the activity you see. She loves the level of care she is getting and everyone stops in to say hi. Who are all these people and what are their roles? It may seem overwhelming at times to know what … Read more
For family caregivers who love aging adults, concerns about how well they are eating often seems to be a high health priority and source for concern. As seniors age, and especially if they suffer from dementia, Parkinson’s disease or have had a stroke, eating skills can be affected. What may be seen as a lack … Read more
Aging in place, living in a home environment of your choice as you age, is continuing to grow in popularity as an alternative to senior living facilities. Senior Care Corner covers aging in place as an emphasis area to keep families of seniors up to date and informed. As more seniors state a preference for … Read more
The promise of longevity and healthy aging: seniors and their caregivers (and lots of others) are constantly on the lookout for the next great thing, including foods or beverages, carrying that label. Many of our senior loved ones and their caregivers have heard about a recent diet that promises to reduce the inflammation often linked to … Read more
Losing ourselves in books is a great enjoyment for avid readers like us, many of our readers and our senior loved ones. One can travel the world and travel through time with a good book — not to mention learning a thing or hundred. Books can truly give inspiration and enjoyment, frequently leaving us feeling … Read more
Caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease face great challenges everyday. Significant time and attention is focused on activities to keep your senior loved one healthy and happy, with their safety a continuous concern. Home Safety Tips We have some tips that can help you make your senior’s home, or home away from home if they … Read more
Giving senior loved ones the Gift of Social Media is a more than a campaign for us here at Senior Care Corner, but a cause in which we believe because of the benefits to senior loved ones (including the most elderly), family members and caregivers. This gift involves much more than signing a loved one … Read more
