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The Super Bowl — one of the great spectacles of American sport and society, an excuse to over-consume food and drink that might not be the best for us, and the one day many of us look forward to watching commercials — is also a day that brings together families like few others. The big … Read more

It is a fact of life that those we love will pass away. Even when “expected,” it is an emotional struggle to cope with loss. It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all, through despair and hope, through faith and love, ’till we find our place, on the path unwinding. That memorable quote … Read more

Happiness brings with it positive health benefits, as we often read (and say here at Senior Care Corner). But how can you be happy, or even stop to ask yourself if you are happy, when you have so much to do as a family caregiver? It is hard for many who are caring full time … Read more

Great news in the fight to cure Alzheimer’s disease — more help is in the works toward a cure & support for current patients! The U.S. Congress recently passed a bill increasing funds for Alzheimer’s research by $122 million. This bill was signed into law by the President shortly thereafter. This money will not only … Read more

Ah, the Good Old Days…how often have we heard that from our senior loved ones, often followed by something they enjoyed then but can’t do now. Unfortunately, there really are many everyday activities from past years that aren’t safe today, habits that could lead to financial or physical harm to seniors if continued… …and many … Read more

The fastest growing segment of social networking on the internet is senior adults. Hard to believe you say? Really? It’s easier, of course, for small participation levels to grow faster than for those that are larger already. We believe the statistics released recently from the Pew Research Center as we talk with so many boomers … Read more

Dementia is a condition of impaired cognition that happens over time, the changes from which are seen in a progressive decline. Delirium may include the same behaviors that people with dementia exhibit but generally with a more rapid onset. Some of your senior loved ones may have been diagnosed during a hospital stay with delirium … Read more

Robots to assist seniors aging in place at home and family members providing senior care? We’re not talking The Jetsons but real life. Not today, maybe — but science fiction is becoming current reality every day. Robots will be ready to help seniors in their homes (and the rest of us too) in the not-too-distant … Read more