A full, happy life is a goal of most Americans. Being fully engaged in our day to day activities, our communities and our families is the foundation of a balanced life. Unfortunately, studies tell us that a large number of seniors are not leading fully engaged, happy lives and actually feel a sense of loss of all … Read more
Privacy and security of our personal health information is important to all of us, especially family caregivers of seniors. Seniors are greater consumers of healthcare services than the rest of us and thus interface with providers more frequently. That also means their health information is accessed and updated more frequently. What is a realistic expectation their … Read more
Our population is aging, no question about the statistics! Most are aging in place with their medical and caregiving needs met by family members or paid caregivers. How will your senior face their long term care health and daily living needs on a fixed income? Some have planned ahead and purchased long term care insurance (LTCI) … Read more
For many seniors, it is still a treat to eat out with family and friends. That “treat” can bring with it a challenge, though. Some seniors may find it difficult to choose the healthiest food from the menu when they eat out because they are trying to manage a chronic disease, such as diabetes. Tips … Read more
Clinical trials are an important step in the progress toward treatments and cures — and thus our health. You know the trials are important, so what stops you from participating? Many say they fear the unknown. Others say they don’t want to travel to the location. Many fear they will get a placebo and waste time … Read more
Seniors who are aging in place will be helped through the use of technology. Family caregivers can get some help keeping senior loved ones healthy and safe by using some technology devices. Just what is coming, though — what should caregivers be anticipating in the growing tech market geared toward seniors? What holds promise on the horizon (or some innovations … Read more
Over 65 million Americans, primarily women — with the number of men increasing rapidly — provide unpaid care to loved ones. Many take over these duties suddenly as a result of a traumatic event, such as an illness, injury, new diagnosis, or hospitalization. Most new caregivers are unprepared for the role into which they are thrust, taking on … Read more
Would you want to know the risk you or your loved ones will develop Alzheimer’s dementia? Alzheimer’s disease has a major impact on families. At this time, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s. It is the US’s 6th leading cause of death and more than 5 million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, 1 in 3 people … Read more
Your senior loved one has decided that it is important they stay in the community instead of living in an institution as they age. Aging in place is the way most seniors (and future seniors) say they want to live. Now you, as your senior’s family caregiver, are being called upon to provide care and find help for them for … Read more
