SCC Author Memory impairment with aging is a fact of life for many of us. Oftentimes we see it happening in our seniors, even though (admit it) it happens to us too. Researchers report that the brain function decline of aging can begin when we are only age 45 and that by age 80 normal people have lost … Read more
Over time many caregivers of senior loved ones find themselves taking on many more challenges than ever imagined. It certainly doesn’t stay as easy as simply going grocery shopping or preparing a meal for them anymore. One of the tasks for which we may find ourselves taking responsibility is their health care financing. Do they have … Read more
Our posts and podcasts here at Senior Care Corner often address the importance that family caregivers look out for their own needs in order to be at their best when providing care to their senior loved ones. That is especially important for those who are, as we say, in the “middle of the triple decker … Read more
You say your senior loved one complains of blurry vision or says things are looking foggy? Is he having trouble in sunlight or other bright light or glare – – or perhaps trouble with night vision when there is little light? Maybe your senior tells you that colors don’t seem bright and are more dull … Read more
The subject of Alzheimer’s genetic testing in a recent post triggered quite a bit of feedback to us through social media and email. It seems many people have thoughts about whether or not they would choose to get tested for genetic characteristics related to Alzheimer’s Disease. The buzz created by the post has us curious … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease is a scary diagnosis, both for the patient and their loved ones. There is almost no one in America who is currently unaffected by this disease either with a loved one, friend or possibly themselves. What if you were told you have the “gene” for Alzheimer’s? Would you want to be tested or … Read more
Mobile technology is widely seen as the future, connecting us not just to each other but to the world through the web. Some would dispute the “future” label, saying mobile is already here. That may be true for some applications, but we’ve hardly scratched the surface when it comes to mobile meeting the needs of … Read more
Family caregivers of senior adults can become so focused on providing care they can feel they’re alone on an island. They may be focused but are certainly not alone, as more than 50 million adults in the US care for adult family members. 7 million of those also care for a minor child, putting them … Read more
Caregivers, especially those who have been responsible for aging parents for a long time, have typically spent some of their own money to help provide care. While some seniors may have put aside money for their golden years or have purchased long term care insurance, many have few resources and those they were counting on … Read more
