SCC Author The silver tsunami is ashore! Yes, our population is aging. We know, you’ve heard that before, but the importance can’t be overstated. Now we need to be sure that we have safe places to care for the seniors who need care. While many are making plans and turning their dreams into reality to remain in … Read more
The big C! The dreaded C word no one ever wanted to hear. It was a death sentence. No one said it out loud and certainly never in public. The one who must not be named! Something had to be done about it. Fast forward 100 years and the American Cancer Society is celebrating a … Read more
Nutrition is important for our health and well-being throughout our lives. Sometimes our senior loved ones need a little extra help to eat the foods they need in the right quantities, whether they are aging in place or call a senior living facility home. That may be especially true for those with Alzheimer’s disease or … Read more
Caregivers of senior loved ones are wonderful people. Unfortunately, not all those purporting to be in the role of caregiver really are — and too many seniors are suffering as a result. We don’t want to think about it really, or even believe that this is true, but every year an estimated 2.1 million older … Read more
Which long term care facility is best for our senior loved ones? Finding the right one is a dilemma faced by many families and the number is only growing as the boomer generation ages. Yes, there is a lot of information out there on senior living facilities of all types, but pulling it together can … Read more
Social networking sites let our senior loved ones stay connected and active in their communities. We often talk about it and now, thanks to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, there are numbers to back it up. Why are we so interested in what seniors do online, especially on social media/networking (we use … Read more
A single fall can severely alter – or even end – the life of a senior loved one. The brain injuries and fractures that result from a fall can transform an independent senior who’s aging in place to one who needs care in the home or even have to move into a senior living facility … Read more
Aging in place — more than a buzzword, it’s a way of life for millions of older adults. Many Americans, perhaps even you, wish to remain at home for as long as safely possible. However, to remain in the home of one’s choice, many senior adults will require personal care as functional abilities decline. We … Read more
Technology continues to touch all our lives in many most of us did not imagine only a few years ago. Now it is on its way to improve our experience with a variety of our personal transportation methods too. No, we’re not talking about more technology that will distract us while driving. Just the opposite, … Read more
