As our population continues to age, more will become victims of chronic diseases. Many family caregivers of older adults have encourage senior loved ones to take steps in their lifestyles to prevent or lessen the likelihood of developing chronic diseases. Good news! It appears our efforts seem to be paying off, great results are coming … Read more
My dentist always gets a chuckle when I say I am going to do all I can to keep my teeth forever! He probably thinks I am just trying to make him feel important. The fact of the matter is that as a dietitian working with an aging population I have seen firsthand the effect … Read more
Do you celebrate life no matter what age you are? Do you feel the joy of living? Do you worry about your own aging, especially since you are a caregiver of a loved one? While seemingly always a popular topic, talk of aging seems more prevalent today. It is interesting to note that 4.2 million … Read more
Hospital patient – a role we hope to avoid but it seems almost inevitable we’ll be one at least once over our lifetimes. It may be a simple procedure or a full blown trauma that sends us and the elders for whom we care to the hospital. Hopefully it will be only a short stay … Read more
Seniors, elders, silvers . . . just what should we call adults who have reached or surpassed the age of 65 — or should we can them anything special at all? That compelling question, along with some feedback we had received from members of the community, inspired us to put together a one-question survey a … Read more
Healthcare needs of our aging population will continue to grow; fortunately, technology continues to advance and play an ever growing role in meeting those needs. Senior Care Corner believes technology has the power to help our older adults and caregivers be healthier, safer and age in place independently for as long as possible. More new … Read more
It is always a good time for a reminder to all of us who are caregivers of older adults about the potential for falls in our senior adults. We need to do what we can to help them avoid potentially life altering falls. Did you know one out of three people over 65 will fall … Read more
Can our attitude impact the way we age? More to the point, can our attitude affect our lifestyle which will determine how well we age? The 2014 United States of Aging Survey recently found that Americans 60 and older report they are more motivated than in the past two years to improve their health by … Read more
There are 42 million family caregivers in the US alone – and it can be a 24/7 job. Family caregivers are generally unpaid and, as the population continues to age, there will be fewer of them available to provide much needed care. More than 90% of older adults living in the community receive care from … Read more
