Your senior loved one feeling a bit sluggish lately? Does he or she feel tired and weak? Do they say “no thanks” when you ask them to get up and do something with you like take a walk or even take a shower? Are they complaining about other aches and pains or looking a bit … Read more
We can all use a boost, a helping hand or a new idea, especially when caring for others is a big part of our lives. That’s why Senior Care Corner is here. We’re always on the lookout for technology, devices, tips and programs – both here now and coming in the future – that will … Read more
How am I doing managing my blood pressure? Did I get enough sleep last night? Was my physical activity today enough to burn my target number of calories? Those are just a few of the many questions people hope to answer through the use of wearable health and fitness devices. Wearable health and fitness is … Read more
“Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.” ~ Isaac Asimov For many of us this quote hits home, for we are struggling with end of life issues for the ones about whom we care. We should also think about these options for ourselves as caregivers so that the senior loved one … Read more
Life is not for for the faint of heart! We all have heard that expression and most family caregivers personally feel that emotion and deeply understand it’s complexity of meanings daily. There really is no certainty in life except change. Most people struggle with change and transitions throughout their lives. Events such as changing jobs, … Read more
Is your senior aging in place and living independently? Does it worry you that they are alone too much? Do they have medical conditions that you are afraid may put them at risk for trouble when they are home alone? Would they benefit from a program that can solve this problem, ease your worry and … Read more
It’s no secret that seniors and their family caregivers have not been the target for much of the technology innovation we’ve seen the last several years at the International CES. Okay, maybe they’re not the primary target, but the benefits are clearly there and growing nonetheless. We at Senior Care Corner see that as great … Read more
Arthritis isn’t a rite of passage as we age, though for many it feels that way. As our senior loved ones – and we as caregivers – get older, our bodies can suffer from the wear and tear we put on them through life. Many of us, caregivers and senior loved ones alike, begin feeling … Read more
Tablets are taking over the computer world and it’s easy to see why. Portability, convenience, touch control, battery life and price (for most tablets, anyway) put them ahead of traditional laptops in meeting the needs of many people. With many consumers and businesses buying tablets instead of updating computers, the market is big enough that … Read more
