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As family caregivers, we worry each day about the safety of our seniors, whether they live next door, in our homes, or far away. Caregivers worry whether senior loved ones are safe in their homes, if they are taking their medicine correctly, if they are eating, or if they are safe driving — among a multitude of other concerns. That’s a … Read more
Health is key to our ability to achieve successful aging. Improving the health and quality of life for the world’s seniors is a pursuit of scientists across the globe. One organization has been bringing advances in medical care and research to the attention of the medical profession for many years – The American Geriatrics Society. They … Read more
Many seniors who are aging in place prepare some of their meals and snacks in the convenience of their microwave ovens. It requires little preparation and one touch operation. But how safe is the food they prepare in a microwave — and how safe are our senior loved ones when they use theirs? Because there is … Read more
Our seniors’ bones can begin to lose minerals as they age, causing weakness and even fractures. This is especially true in women after menopause. One indication of bone loss can be a decrease in height as we age due to bone weakening and compression. We might have laughed when we were kids about grandma getting shorter, … Read more
Most of us are using Wi-Fi in our homes or when we are out and about to connect us with the internet. We use it with our digital devices to surf the web for information, shopping, finding our way, or to connect with others through social media. But what if caregivers of older adults could use … Read more
CES® brings together the world of innovation each year, a combination of technologies available now and ideas for the future. It has been that way for 50 years now, growing still bigger each year. Gone are the days when CES was seen as having little of relevance to older adults or their family caregivers. Not … Read more
Most of us realize that we are heading down a one-way path known as aging but it need not be a slippery slope. We have watched others, including our own parents or grandparents, who have aged well and some who have not entered their golden years in very good shape. We may wonder what is typical … Read more
Many seniors are not getting enough to eat as they age, no matter whether they live on their own, with family or in a senior living facility. Their limited intake of food, no matter what the reason, means they are not meeting their nutritional needs. Undernutrition leads to poor health and worse events, such as muscle loss … Read more
Family caregivers of older adults who have Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia have many challenges each day. That is especially true when their loved one’s disease progresses. During the course of a week, there are many places that caregivers need to go in order to get things done. There are essential weekly tasks and important events that … Read more
