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Alzheimer’s disease afflicts someone in the United States every 68 seconds. Many aging adults who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are being cared for at home by someone in the family. That someone may be you. Caring for a senior loved one whose loss of cognition and functional abilities is rapidly progressing can be … Read more

Driving is a right of passage when we’re young and becomes one again, though often not one we want, when we are older. Older drivers enjoy the freedom and sense of independence it gives them. However, for many family caregivers driving is a major source of concern about senior loved ones. When is it time … Read more

Seniors who choose to age in place – as many are doing – may be at elevated risk for becoming victims of crime. Older adults are often seen as more vulnerable targets than those who are younger. This is not a reason to avoid aging in place, rather reason for taking some precautions when doing … Read more

There has been a great deal of buzz – and many strong feelings – recently with the Supreme Court upholding the bulk of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Putting aside the politics and looking to the implementation, do you know how the ACA impacts your senior loved ones and ultimately you as a family member … Read more

As the population ages, we are faced with an increase in cognitive impairment diagnoses. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are not a normal part of aging; therefore caregivers should be alert to symptoms that can be treated. Unfortunately, statistics reveal virtually all of us will eventually be affected, either directly or indirectly. Learning more about the … Read more

Tragedy strikes and your senior loved one is in the hospital. You rush to their bedside only to be bombarded with questions you don’t know how to answer, some true life or death questions. Now – before you need them – is the time to get your answers ready. When your loved one is admitted … Read more

Think 100 year old men and women spend their days in a rocker at the nursing home? Not quite! Many of our senior loved ones – and us – who are younger could benefit by learning something from their habits, whether or not the goal is to join the centenarian club. A new study of … Read more

Yes, for some people the thought of going to the library and realizing you’re still in your pajamas might just be a nightmare, not an innovation – and certainly not something to be anticipated pleasantly. For most people that capability is a reality and more than 12% of Americans have done it (but we can’t … Read more