SCC Author Everyone has germs. We as caregivers especially need to wash our hands properly and thoroughly to reduce the likelihood of spreading germs to our vulnerable seniors. We are in the time of the year when families and friends gather – – actually, we are always in that time of year – – and with the … Read more
Only a quarter of seniors who are US military Veterans have enrolled to receive VA healthcare benefits and only a tenth of the rest feel they know what’s available to them through those benefits. Are some missing out? We can’t know unless they know enough about the health benefits to which they’re entitled to make … Read more
We know that there are nearly 5.4 million people in the United States currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease which is now the sixth leading cause of death with many more new sufferers to follow as the population ages. We also know that Alzheimer’s is a disease marked by a disruption in memory that leads to … Read more
Seniors need to exercise their brains to keep them functioning at optimal levels. This is true for all of us, but is even more critical as we age. Our minds are like our other muscles and need to be stretched regularly to maintain their fitness and to help keep us sharp. We now know that … Read more
Facebook, other social networking sites and the web in general are changing the lives of our senior loved ones, just as they are for many of us. No, we aren’t being overly dramatic in saying that. It’s already happening. A quarter of US seniors are likely using at least one of the social media sites, … Read more
Many seniors take numerous medications that their doctors prescribed over time. Some seniors have changing medical conditions, which may mean that their medications may be changed often as a result, even before the existing supply is exhausted. What that leaves is many expired or unneeded prescription drugs with no place to go but to clutter … Read more
Sometimes we’re frustrated by the legalese that governs so much of our lives but it’s fact. Through the end of our lives, and even beyond, there are legal processes, decisions and documents that we have to get right. You’d think that by our senior years our legal dealings would be ramping down, but it’s just … Read more
The revolution in touch computing made reality by the recent Windows release and the flurry of new PCs and monitors designed to take advantage of touchscreen capability can be a game changer for many seniors, as we discussed in a recent post on Windows 8. The new day in PCs and what it can mean … Read more
Has your senior loved one’s doctor recently said that it’s time to cut out the salt for the sake of health? Many seniors are encouraged to reduce their salt intake for a variety of health reasons, including blood pressure control, better kidney function, improved congestive heart failure, reduced edema, and other conditions. Many people struggle … Read more
