SCC Author Man’s best friend is more than a cliché. How many of us have pets that are part of the family? Seniors have a lot of love for pets whether they are their own or animals belonging to others. Research proves that interaction with animals can improve the health and well being of seniors. Pets don’t … Read more
It has been awhile since the debate was in full swing and then the final vote of approval for health care reform. Most people, especially seniors, are still struggling to understand what the Affordable Care Act means. What changes in Medicare and Medicaid services will be coming their way? What will the cost of service … Read more
With the advent of healthcare reform and the need to treat the aging population who have chronic medical conditions without bankrupting the payment system, new ideas to treat all Americans are coming to the forefront. One such strategy which hopes to close the gap in the nation’s healthcare is called the medical home care model. … Read more
People have searched for the fountain of youth for centuries. We still look for a way to live not only for a long time, but to live healthfully. Pills, potions and serums to beat “old age” are a million (perhaps even billion) dollar a year industry. It seems that there are four places in the … Read more
A car means freedom and independence. We all love the feeling of driving down the road on our way anyplace for an adventure. Unfortunately, as we age several roadblocks can pop up to force us to examine if this freedom is worth the price for not only the driver but everyone else on the road … Read more
The Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services, HHS and the Administration on Aging have sent a press release to provide information and increase awareness for the nation’s seniors. The following is directly from the press release: “The more we can work together to educate the American people about ways to protect themselves and the health care system … Read more
Elder abuse either in the form of exploitation; neglect; physical, sexual or emotional harm or abandonment by trusted caregivers can happen to any elder including your own loved one. Most believe one in ten seniors is affected but due to limited reporting of abuse, which is thought to be only one in five cases, no … Read more
Do you need a little more help to do some of the many things you used to do easily? Are there tasks that you still want to accomplish on your own but just can’t quite do them? Help is on the way in the form of assistive technology. A variety of adaptive devices can help … Read more
President Obama has signed into law a healthcare reform bill that created both controversy and confusion among lawmakers and citizens. It promises to provide healthcare to all citizens by 2014 as well as a myriad of other amendments. Many seniors worry what the outcome of this legislation will be on their current Medicare coverage as … Read more
