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Successful family caregivers provide for the needs of their loved ones while finding a way to navigate their own busy day and complete it with a sense of fulfillment. They don’t do it alone, but lean on the support of a broad network to make their successful day happen smoothly. But just what does that mean and how can you do … Read more
Protecting our senior’s digital footprint has been a growing concern for many family caregivers. Lately a new menace has emerged which can be life-threatening for seniors (and caregivers) – cyber attacks of medical identity and the very medical devices that, in some instances, keep our seniors alive. We recently discussed cyber security with a former … Read more
Independent living in their own home is the preference stated by most seniors. Is your senior loved one ready for more care than they can receive in their home? Despite our attempts to keep them at home as long as possible, at some point family caregivers may need to help find a new housing arrangement … Read more
Diabetes affects millions of Americans. In fact, 1 in 4 older adults has diabetes. To commemorate National Diabetes Month, it is important to remember the impact of healthy eating on the management of diabetes for our senior loved ones. Some of us may think that older adults can eat whatever they desire because they have … Read more
We are reminded on Veterans Day to honor those who served us by serving in the United States Armed Forces. We honor those men and women who served with parades, events, monuments, and by simply saying “thank you” when we see them – – and meaning it. There are many other, more personal ways, we … Read more
Medicaid is the largest provider of health insurance for low-income people — children, adults and seniors, as well as those with disabilities. It is a vital service for 1 in 5 Americans or 66 million people. Of these, 4.6 million are low-income seniors (also enrolled in Medicare, known as dually covered). New research shows that … Read more
Technology innovation for independent-living older adults and their family caregivers has come a long way! Like the rest of tech, it also has a long way to go before the full potential is realized (if there is ANY limit to the possibilities). Senior Care Corner® has been covering CES®, the largest and most influential technology … Read more
Dogs are beloved pets to millions of families throughout the US, each day earning their “best friend” title. Growing numbers of those dogs are being given “jobs” in addition to their traditional role. In many seniors’ homes, specially-trained dogs are being asked to perform a variety of tasks including such things as fetching needed items … Read more
Black Friday, the once biggest shopping day in our history which falls on the day after Thanksgiving has been outpaced by Cyber Monday. Buying online on the Monday after Thanksgiving has become the largest shopping day and it all happens with the use of technology. For some it means shopping on the computer while others … Read more
