Here are some scary numbers—one third of all seniors over 65 years old will fall this year, as will one half of those over 80! There were 5.8 million people over 85 years in 2010 and by 2050 it is estimated that there will be 19 million seniors over 85. That’s WAY too much falling, … Read more
Healthcare providers often cringe at the thought of their patients trying to diagnose their conditions online – even while millions are spent on advertising to lure us to one site or another for information about our health. Not surprisingly, much of that is spent by those seeking to “inform” us about their drug or treatment. … Read more
Now that we have settled into the New Year it’s a good time for a gentle reminder to get our health improvements back on track. Many of us have made resolutions – and some of us will even keep them – but as caregivers of senior loved ones it may be us who helped them … Read more
Is your senior loved one changing before your eyes – – in a way that worries you? Many caregivers become concerned about their family members as they age. We can all see how our seniors’ lives change as they get older. They may have to move into a different home, lost loved ones, such as … Read more
Praying and dreaming of a future where little changes – that’s what many of our senior loved ones are doing, as will more Americans as our population continues to age. Most people want to stay healthy, stay young and stay at home. Naturally, how healthy we can remain is dependent on a variety of factors, … Read more
Connected health – connected homes – even connected cars are taking center stage in Las Vegas. Well, maybe not CENTER stage, because that seems reserved for this year’s star attraction, mobile. Yes, after much fanfare and a long build up, including from us, 2013 CES (the big consumer electronics wonderland) is here! This year seems … Read more
A recent tragedy occurred, taking the life of four seniors in a facility in California after they ingested toxic mushrooms. This could happen to anyone who is not aware of the deadly consequences of food borne illness, especially for fragile seniors in our care, and doesn’t take appropriate preventive steps. Unfortunately, a food service worker … Read more
Senior Care Corner has advocated strongly since our inception for strategies to assist family caregivers in keeping their senior loved ones happy, healthy, connected and in the home of their choosing as long as safely possible. In a recent episode of the Senior Care Corner Podcast we discussed a planning process family caregivers could use … Read more
Giving senior loved ones new computers, tablets or smartphones – or helping them to buy one of their own – is growing in popularity as more are becoming active online and with social networking. It sounds like tech devices were popular gifts for aging parents and grandparents this holiday season – and sometimes gifts they … Read more
