Helping senior loved ones reduce their risk of heart disease, the number one killer of women and too high on the list of killers for men as well, is one of the keys to helping them improve their lives. In this episode of the Senior Care Corner we address exactly that. While there are some … Read more
The biggest and best-attended International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) so far also held the most promise for improving the health, safety, comfort and enjoyment of the lives of seniors and their loved ones. At the same time, the technology industry in general is still not focusing enough attention — translating into products and services — … Read more
Many people are surprised when we talk to them about technology for seniors and the elderly, telling us they can’t imagine their parents or grandparents using a computer or going onto Facebook. For each of those, however, there are several who tell us how their older loved ones are embracing technology and how much it … Read more
Aging in place, living in a home environment of your choice as you age, is continuing to grow in popularity as an alternative to senior living facilities. Senior Care Corner covers aging in place as an emphasis area to keep families of seniors up to date and informed. As more seniors state a preference for … Read more
Giving senior loved ones the Gift of Social Media is a more than a campaign for us here at Senior Care Corner, but a cause in which we believe because of the benefits to senior loved ones (including the most elderly), family members and caregivers. This gift involves much more than signing a loved one … Read more
Influenza, or “the flu”, and its complications result in 226,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths in the average year. 90% of those who die are seniors. Those statistics are why Senior Care Corner has been urging flu shots for senior loved ones each flu season. This year we decided to get help in communicating our message. … Read more
We stay on the lookout for technology that improves the lives of both seniors and their families as a key part of our mission at Senior Care Corner. When we encountered GrandCare Systems at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, we knew this was a solution about which we wanted to learn more. In this episode … Read more
Technology to improve the lives of seniors and let them stay longer in the homes they choose safely and comfortably has long been an important coverage area for Senior Care Corner. Staying up to date on technology and influencing those developing and marketing tech solutions led us to join the Consumer Electronics Association and participate … Read more
Alzheimer’s is a mind-robbing illness affecting 1 in 8 adults. In addition to the patients, this disease impacts the lives of their families and other loved ones. This episode of Senior Care Corner marks World Alzheimer’s Month with our first special guest, certified dementia practitioner Gina Kaurich of FirstLight HomeCare. We are pleased to have … Read more
