Family caregivers have full days of doing things for others. They all too rarely take time for themselves. They seldom stop to look in the mirror to see the effects of their caregiving on their own well-being. One strategy family caregivers can use to take a deep breath and improve their own coping ability is … Read more
Service to the nation is a badge worn proudly by many of our senior loved ones and we honor their service. These brave men and women have precious stories to share of heroes with whom they served, travels to foreign lands, battles hard fought, friends lost and memories of a lifetime. Unfortunately, many also came … Read more
Family caregivers caring for senior loved ones have challenges that may consume their time, finances, and spirit every day. At times the day to day tasks can be overwhelming for any of us, so when it happens to you please know you’re not alone. Some days spent as caregivers are joyous, some days are fun, … Read more
Physical activity is important for us at any age but especially through our older years. We need to keep our bodies in motion to stay healthy. Yoga is a great way to stay active, keep joints fluid and stretch those muscles! We, as well as others, have encouraged our seniors to participate in yoga. Recently … Read more
Healthcare data is some of the most personal and private information we have. Legal protections and healthcare providers tightly control access to our health data for our protection. Healthcare workers are very careful to limit access to our information — or are they? While hospitals, physician’s offices and other healthcare facilities have controls in place … Read more
Technological evolution — and sometimes revolution — for the benefit of our senior loved ones is one of our favorite topics here at Senior Care Corner. We are strong supporters of the role technology can play in the well-being, both physically and mentally, for all of us as we age. Especially exciting is the thought … Read more
Phishing fears drove a recent warning for those downloading any of a number of seemingly helpful smartphone apps made for both Android and iPhone users. The apps were 0stensibly designed to gain access to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts, which are retirement savings accounts for federal government employees and those who serve in the military. … Read more
Aging in place is a goal for seniors across the country. Many of us want to live out our lives in the home of our choice, whether our lifelong home, the home where we raised our children or a more accessible, easier to maintain home near loved ones or a favorite locale. There are many … Read more
Big Data and seniors? What do they have to do with each other — and what IS Big Data, anyway? Actually, the business community’s passion for big data (depending who’s using the term it may be upper or lower case) and its analysis should mean seniors and their family caregivers will find products and services … Read more
