SCC Author Data breaches likely have touched most US families in the last few years, even though we may not know if our data is in the hands of identity thieves. Hundreds of millions of personal records have been taken from the data files of the retailers, health insurance providers, utilities, financial companies, social networks and more with whom … Read more
Have you noticed we have an ever-growing collection of technology gadgets we no longer use? We may have some old flip phones that our new smartphones have made obsolete, for example. Not to mention some not-so-old smartphones our new smartphones made obsolete. Perhaps we have an original tablet, an e-reader, a desktop computer and maybe a … Read more
There comes a point in time for many family caregivers when we have to start thinking about finding a nursing home with and for our senior loved ones. A nursing home is probably not your first choice, but if you have been providing care for years and find they currently need more care than you can provide, now … Read more
“To sleep, perchance to dream” is a Shakespeare quote of which I remind myself when I am really tired. The unfortunate truth is, when I am most tired, the dreams become weird imaginings that tend to wake me from a sound sleep, putting me right back in a sleep deprived state. Does that happen to … Read more
Most of us know someone with dementia. If you don’t now, it’s likely you will shortly, since a new person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease every 67 seconds. Family caregivers of people with dementia are on the front lines, watching memories fade from their loved ones. We know how quickly names, places, dates and events are forgotten. … Read more
Many of our senior loved ones have diabetes — 25.9%, or 11.8 million seniors over 65 are affected, according to the American Diabetes Association. That includes both cases that have been diagnosed and those that are undiagnosed. A diabetes diagnosis means our blood glucose (sugar) level is too high. The higher the level, the greater the … Read more
The recent outbreak of measles has sparked debate about immunizations for children, leaving family caregivers to wonder how it will affect their senior loved ones (and themselves). Did you know that older adults got the measles at Disneyland? As of this writing, 121 people were affected in that outbreak, including people up to age 70. Most of … Read more
We treasure the gift of life but the concept of donating our organs at the end of life makes many of us — and our senior loved ones — uneasy. Many lives depend on that gift. Did you know that there are more than 124,000 people in the U.S. in need of an organ, tissue … Read more
Family caregivers have the privilege to provide love and attention to their senior loved ones. Often this comes at a time of great need and we fill an essential role for our seniors. We can get so busy doing things to improve the quality of life for our other family members, especially if we are caring for … Read more
