Technology innovations are exploding onto the market and ever-growing numbers of products useful for aging older adults (and family caregivers) are accessible. We know many of these technology devices will be beneficial to seniors and their caregivers, though some will provide solutions looking for problems that your senior (and others) may never have. It is … Read more
We love, honor, and respect our fathers and celebrate them on Father’s Day. Perhaps we cook their favorite meal (or let them share their prowess on the grill), encourage them to sit back and relax, or visit to hear them regale us with their favorite memories of years past. But what gift can family caregivers … Read more
You might be horrified at the number of our beloved seniors who fall victim to elder abuse. Each year, an estimated 5 million older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. That is 1 in 10 seniors — we should all be horrified! According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), elders throughout the US lose over $36.5 billion annually … Read more
Have you heard someone say, “100 is the new 60” when it comes to aging? We don’t know if that is true, but older adults are more active and engaged, healthier, and they are living in their homes forever, unlike generations past. Seniors are not the same as they once were, but many are still … Read more
As we age, we are at risk for development of a variety of medical problems. Our senior loved ones may already have multiple medical issues and could be at risk for more. They want medical care that is thorough and consistent, seeking expert advice to prevent worsening medical issues. Family caregivers hope that their senior’s … Read more
Alzheimer’s and related dementias touch the lives of us all. Most people are either personally caring for a loved one with dementia or know someone who is living with dementia or caring for a person with dementia (or have it themselves). It has become rare to not be affected by dementia. Unpaid family caregivers are … Read more
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and the first three day weekend in months for many in the US. But we know it’s more than that, don’t we? We may pause to think about the men and women who paid the ultimate price in the protection of our freedom. We may fly our … Read more
As family caregivers, we may feel strongly certain technology is just what our senior loved ones need to make their homes safer or healthier places for them to live — or maybe simply more enjoyable — but realize that will happen only if the technology is used. How often do we give our loved ones … Read more
Family caregivers know all too well about seniors and polypharmacy. Polypharmacy refers to regularly taking five or more prescribed medications, which may lead to the use of unnecessary medications and possibly ineffective or harmful medications. Two-thirds of older adults take medications regularly. 36% of older adults take 5 or more prescription medications and 67% of … Read more
