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Isolation, depression and other issues are faced by seniors who live with uncorrected hearing loss. A third of seniors have a hearing impairment, according to the National Institutes of Health. Unfortunately, many go undiagnosed because the seniors either don’t realize they have a loss, don’t want to admit it, or don’t want — or don’t think … Read more
Criminals are continuously thinking up new ways to trick our seniors and take their hard earned money. Technology has opened up new avenues to take advantage of seniors — but also to protect them. At the same time, many criminals are still striking at seniors in their homes the old-fashioned, low-tech way. Crime may be knocking on the … Read more
The weather outside can mean problems for seniors struggling on fixed incomes. Some common living expenses, such as power or gas bills, don’t stay steady across the year with seniors’ incomes and seem to go up every year (and sometimes it seems every month!). Many seniors have to choose between paying high energy bills and being … Read more
Throughout our lifetimes we try to do more, be more, live more. One way we can do that is to be lifelong learners. Caregivers are constantly learning new things, especially skills to care for senior loved ones. Being a lifelong learner has many benefits, both mental and physical. Lifelong Learning When we pursue new ideas … Read more
We are learning more each day about how important sleep is to our physical wellbeing. When sleep deficit is a regular issue, it has been shown to increase risk for heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and mental health issues. Seniors and caregivers need to get adequate amounts of restorative sleep each … Read more
Has a doctor told your senior loved one her bones could be weak and she might be more likely to break a bone? Are you worried that your senior may fall and break a bone? Do you think they may get — or already have — osteoporosis, a disease where the bones become fragile or porous? Our … Read more
More of us ‘youngsters’ are beginning to understand how our lifestyles can harm or help the earth. We want to do our part to treat it with kindness now to protect it for our children and grandchildren. Does your senior loved one remember when we all thought it was a good idea to recycle our … Read more
Family caregivers do all they can think of to ensure senior loved ones are safe at home. And there is SO much to consider! There are many things we do such as remove throw rugs, ensure there are enough lights, be sure there is food in the house, and install programmable thermostats to be sure they are comfortable … Read more
I will forever treasure my experience “walking in my grandfather’s body” at CES 2016. I consider it a fantastic gift. Understanding better how aging can impact the bodies of seniors has supercharged my desire to help them live with it — even better, to avoid it — through our support of family caregivers via Senior Care … Read more
