SCC Author As a family member and/or caregiver, seeing your senior suffer is very hard. Seniors can be affected with a variety of different types of infections ranging from sores that don’t heal to surgical sites that don’t close up as fast as expected and respiratory infections that hit hard and hang on. One of the most … Read more
If your senior has diabetes, it is important to know about food safety so you can help prevent him or her from contracting a foodborne illness. Oftentimes, seniors with diabetes are more susceptible to infection since their immune systems may not be able to respond as quickly as they once did to fight bacteria. Some … Read more
Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, is the most common chronic health condition for our seniors. As the population ages, it is expected that there will be 28 million boomers with age-related hearing loss by 2030. Unfortunately, this condition is not curable — but may be treatable with hearing aids. Untreated hearing loss can lead … Read more
76 million Americans suffer from pain, primarily arthritis and back pain. Chronic pain in seniors can be devastating to their ability to live a full life. Pain can also interfere with cognition and attention and lead to depression in older adults. Many doctors agree that we are doing a poor job of controlling chronic pain. … Read more
In this episode we discuss technology that can help improve the lives of seniors in their homes and the peace of mind of seniors’ families. We highlight some companies targeting the needs of seniors and point out where the consumer electronics industry misses opportunities with the senior marketplace. Home technology is already making a positive … Read more
Caregivers of seniors are often responsible for providing their loved one with foods that are nourishing, healthy and satisfying. Sometimes that means keeping them away from foods that are not healthy for them. Recently there have been an increased number of Americans who have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, numbering approximately 2 million affected people … Read more
“All that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother. I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” – Abraham Lincoln We all have moms, or had, that we love and respect. Some of us have moms that … Read more
The bluebirds building a nest in your senior’s apple tree, the sun rising on the morning horizon, a rainbow after a summer rain, the face your senior loves-grandchild or spouse, and the Sunday comics are pleasures we all want our seniors to enjoy throughout their lifetimes. However, as they age their vision can become impaired causing the view they … Read more
Many seniors – and, according to surveys, most of us as future seniors – prefer to age in place in their homes of choice as long as possible. That makes sense, since we want to be happy and comfortable. How many people, though, chose their current homes with that in mind? As we age, our … Read more
