SCC Author FACT: there are more than 40 million people in the United States who are 65 years old or older. Over one third of these elders have household incomes below 200% of the poverty threshold — $20,916 for individuals and $26,388 for couples. In excess of 5 million of these seniors need long term care assistance … Read more
Medical tracking using the latest technology is growing stronger every day. We believe that your senior loved ones, while beginning to adopt technology, probably haven’t yet gotten familiar with some great technology apps that can help them track and improve their health and wellness. Many of our seniors are using smartphones in a variety of … Read more
Chronic diseases are taking hold of our senior loved ones as they age and have many of us looking for alternate strategies to help them improve their health. If that’s you, know that you’re not alone in the quest. Many people are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (also called CAM). Yes, alternative medicine. Before … Read more
Mobile health is acclaimed by many as what will save the US healthcare system by crushing the cost of providing care – – if anything can, that is. Will we be ready for mobile and it’s impact on the care we receive when it gets here? Even more crucial for us, will our senior loved … Read more
End of life care decisions are among the toughest of the many difficult decisions caregivers face along their journey caring for senior loved ones. When caring for someone with dementia, especially Alzheimer’s dementia, these decisions can be even more difficult, but planning ahead can help you tread these waters at least a bit more easily. … Read more
Get moving – or have you heard that before? We all know it’s important to exercise and most of us wish we did more of it. There are many reasons to get started, even if it’s just a little. Numerous lifestyle changes have been shown to make a great difference in our health and aging. … Read more
Cancer diagnoses on TV are often followed with “how long do I have doc,” reflecting the perception that the diagnosis is a death sentence. It is, after all, the second leading killer. World Cancer Day 2013 arrives with cancer still serious and fatal for far too many, but not as dreadful a diagnosis as it … Read more
A key mission of ours is sharing health information with family caregivers of seniors to help them keep their loved ones healthy and safe throughout the year. Because of the importance of awareness and education, we wholeheartedly (pun intended) support Wear Red Day for Women and Heart Health Month. It’s that time of year again … Read more
Here are some scary numbers—one third of all seniors over 65 years old will fall this year, as will one half of those over 80! There were 5.8 million people over 85 years in 2010 and by 2050 it is estimated that there will be 19 million seniors over 85. That’s WAY too much falling, … Read more
