Retirement is a subject of much anticipation for many of us who’ve not yet achieved it. We hope to finally be able to do some of the activities we have either put off or not had enough time for in the past. More people these days are reaching the age of retirement, including our senior … Read more
Upon entering a long term care facility and becoming a resident, our senior loved ones are covered under the Resident’s Bill of Rights. Last time we reviewed the role of a Long Term Care Ombudsman, who will help you and your senior receive the appropriate care and treatment as well as help you mediate any … Read more
We have all heard SO many times that we — our senior loved ones and us — should be eating a variety of the right foods each day to be sure to get the nutrients needed to stay healthy. Unfortunately, as we know all too well, this is not always the case for a variety … Read more
For those newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, fear of an unknown future battling this degenerative disease will now need to be faced. Caregivers will begin to plan for how they will manage their role, both supporting a loved one and dealing with the pain both experience as the disease progresses. We have found a very … Read more
If you attended the AARP Life@50+ Event in New Orleans to learn more about resources for senior loved ones like we did . . . you might be a family caregiver! Yes, we like that line – and the meaning behind it – which is why you can expect to see it from time to … Read more
Many of us grew up with a pet in our home. Whether a dog, cat, bird, fish or ferret, that pet was a part of the family. A recent study indicates that seniors who live independently with a pet in the home live a healthier, longer and happier life due to better physical and emotional … Read more
Anyone who has been responsible for the safety and well-being of an aging loved one knows how difficult and numerous the challenges are that must be solved seemingly every day. All those unique challenges become even more overwhelming when you are trying to do them from afar. Long distance caregivers total almost 7 million in … Read more
Senior adults are often the target of unscrupulous people trying to get something from them. As their loved ones, we want so much to keep them out of harm’s way, especially when it’s the parents who protected us from the world a lifetime ago. Unfortunately, seniors are often easy prey for these criminals. Scam artists … Read more
Senior Care Corner attends AARP’s Life@50+ Annual Event and Expo each year to report back to family caregivers on programs and innovations available or coming down the road for senior loved ones. As we prepare for our trip to this year’s event – and already start planning for next year – we want to point … Read more
