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Who wants to spend time in the hospital? Nobody! Easy question, right? We, including our senior loved ones, try to live our lives in a healthy way, doing those things that will keep us well to avoid needing the services of a hospital. In 2010 seniors over 85 were only 2% of the population but accounted … Read more
As CES®, the global technology event, draws near, visions of innovation dance in heads of many a nerdy type. If you’re a resident nerdy type at Senior Care Corner®, those visions are of technology home seniorization — the devices, applications and services that will support healthy, safe and happy aging in place. The combination of planning for our … Read more
Senior hunger in the U.S. is a very real problem. In 2014, three million seniors over 65 were victims of food insecurity, which means they did not have reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food. Seniors who live on their own, which is the goal of most, are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity. Too many older adults have limited access to … Read more
Family caregivers are increasing in numbers across the country, providing essential services to older adults they love. The need for them is increasing as well. Are you a family caregiver too? You probably are if you provide care or service to a loved one who is aging or has a disability without receiving payment. Well, no payment … Read more
To many seniors, independent living still means a life dependent on medical devices. To family caregivers, that means to keep them well we must ensure they and all those who care for them are capable of operating their medical devices properly. That’s true every day, but especially during emergencies, such as a power outage. Medical devices can … Read more
As families make plans to visit relatives for holiday festivities, understanding strategies about how to make the most out of visits with our senior loved ones who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia is an important part of the planning. Often we need a few strategies to make the most of … Read more
Technology can provide our seniors with so many great benefits that can help them age in place and maintain their independence. More and more applications for technology are being developed, with many having real potential to improve the health and wellness of our seniors, often lightening the load for family caregivers. Recently we spotted a … Read more
Time again for the Great American Smokeout! This annual event presented by the American Cancer Society happens on November 19. Will your senior (or you) ‘Quit Like a Champion’ this year? It is amazing that almost 42 million people in the United States still smoke when so many places have become smoke free. Can you … Read more
Diabetes is a disease that is growing rapidly, with more Americans affected each day. That makes Diabetes Month one of the most important ‘awareness’ months for our health and wellness. In addition to this month’s awareness efforts, this year we mark the 75th Anniversary of the American Diabetes Association. Spreading the word about preventing the development … Read more
