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Home broadband service is, for 70% of adults in the US, the on-ramp to the web and all it offers. That on-ramp, though, is enjoyed by only 43% of seniors, according to a recent survey by Pew Research Center. While an improvement over the 31% of seniors with broadband in the 2010 survey, they still … Read more

September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. There are 35 million people affected by dementia, as are their families, around the world. A world-wide effort is needed to stop it! Senior Care Corner is a strong supporter of the fight to end Alzheimer’s, as are such high profile people as the cast of the Big Bang … Read more

Gout is a disease which causes suffering in many, though men seem to be affected more than women. Unfortunately, women are beginning to catch up! It is not a disease of aging or the immune system but more a failure of our metabolism. Gout hits with a sudden intense pain and swelling in a joint. … Read more

8.8 million seniors face the threat of hunger in America! That’s more than one out of every seven people aged 65 and older. Yes, that’s too many — but then one would be too many. Could your senior loved one(s) be among those numbers and you don’t know it? This is a problem that can … Read more

Many seniors have lived lives of helping their communities, their churches, their schools and a variety of organizations. They understand the value of making commitments of time and talents to improve the world around them and provide assistance to others in need. Volunteerism doesn’t end when retirement begins. For many, in fact, it may well … Read more

Aging in Place is not just a buzzword but represents the preference of a majority of Americans. As family caregivers, we already know most of our parents and grandparents (and we) want to live in their own homes or a home of their choice that is suitable for aging adults, even if homecare arrangements are … Read more

Our mobile world is falling under the control of apps we put on our smartphones and tablets. Are we putting ourselves in good hands? How do we know? Thousands of apps fill the search results in the stores for iOS, Android and Windows devices. Sure, most we wouldn’t put on our devices if paid but … Read more

One potential danger zone that’s often overlooked when family caregivers survey the safety of senior loved ones’ homes is the medicine cabinet. We work hard to ensure their homes are free of hazards so they can age in place safely and comfortably as long as they wish to do so. Checking their medicine cabinets should … Read more