Two things are unavoidable for us all. Just one of them happens more than once, though. Yes, it is tax time again! Family caregivers and their senior loved ones all deserve the opportunity to have their taxes prepared in an efficient, accurate, timely and stress-free manner. Caregivers can use all the financial help they can get when … Read more
Age should not be the measuring stick we use to decide if someone should be on the road and behind the wheel. Driving helps our senior loved ones stay mobile and independent. We need to determine whether that driver is safe, medically able to drive safely and free from unsafe distractions while driving. There are accommodations … Read more
More than 9 million seniors in the U.S. struggle with hunger. That’s more than 9 million too many! The statistics on food insecurity and hunger among America’s seniors are alarming and heartbreaking. They should spur us on to action. In 2014 it was estimated 3 million households with seniors lived in food insecurity — which means they don’t have reliable access … Read more
We have been hearing for a number of years that seniors (and those of all ages) want to age in place. Simply put, we want to stay in the home of our choosing forever. It may require a move to a community that is more family accessible, a home that is smaller and lower maintenance, a … Read more
Caregivers of seniors are often concerned with the vulnerability of their family members to developing malnutrition as they age and their intakes begin to decline. Malnutrition in our seniors is estimated to affect one in four older adults. Not eating right can affect the ability of our seniors to remain independent. Poor eating habits can … Read more
The safer the car, the safer the driver — and passengers — can be. It’s a concept that makes a great deal of sense. While an important consideration when thinking about vehicles for family members of all ages, this is especially important for the car driven by an aging parent or other loved one who we fear … Read more
Participate in a clinical trial — me?? Some of us shy away from participating in clinical trials because we are not sure about what they will do or if they involve a great time commitment. Most of the time we ignore pleas to join a clinical trial, no matter who might suggest it, because we … Read more
Each day more than 87 people die and over 2200 are treated in emergency rooms for poisoning, most in the home. Managing medications is a crucial issue for the safety of seniors. The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists report that “adverse drug reactions are among the top five greatest threats to the health of seniors“. They … Read more
Ask most older adults if they would like to connect more often with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. That sound you hear is a resounding “YES”! Of course, not hearing from the kids and grandkids has been a complaint voiced by many for generations, with children of all ages finding it difficult to put pen to paper and … Read more
