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The population is aging, not just here in the United States but across the globe. We have all heard the statistics, that by 2050 one fifth of the US population will be 65 or older. Add to that the number of seniors 85 and older being the fastest growing population segment and the number of centenarians rising … Read more
We usually know which of our choices are the healthier ones but how often are those the ones we select? Be honest now! Of course we want to be healthy but often our decisions belie that objective. Somehow wellness is less motivating than the options we’re choosing. Consumers’ failure to choose the healthy path is … Read more
Many caregivers find themselves in the role of their lifetime. They enjoy the sense of purpose and fulfillment that caring for a senior loved one gives them. Sometimes, however, we could all use a little help from our friends (or even strangers!). You may feel that your caregiving responsibilities can be more than you can … Read more
Smartphones have become an essential part of life for many of us, as we’ve come to rely on all they can do for us and live with all they do to us. If anything, these devices will be playing even greater roles in our future, as they become control centers for our homes and – … Read more
We have been advocates for some time about the need to stay physically active as we age. We feel strongly that it will benefit both family caregivers and seniors to be active each day in activities that you enjoy. Therefore, we are happy to support the International Council on Active Aging’s (ICAA) celebration of Active … Read more
4.8 million senior adults in the US face food insecurity. Is it possible your senior loved ones are included in that number without you realizing it? How would you know? If they are, what could you do to help them? Senior hunger is an issue of emphasis for us at Senior Care Corner® because it … Read more
All of us who have siblings, no matter if it is one or a dozen, know what it is like to wonder how people who were raised under one roof can be so very different. Family caregivers also experience amazement at how siblings can be so different in their ability and desire to be caregivers … Read more
When we dream of the future, does an image of the Jetsons come into your mind? Back in the 1960s we thought we would be driving cars in the air and have our meals magically appear from the wall. We all thought we would get a robot maid like Rosie too! That future – well … Read more
Where there’s a will there’s a way is something we’ve all heard, but this time we’re looking at it differently and referring to a last will and testament. We all should be thinking about executing a will if we haven’t created one yet, but it’s especially true for our seniors and us as their family … Read more
