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This is the first of a series of guest posts from our friends at NutritionForTheHealthOfIt.com.  We think this is helpful information for both seniors and those who care for them. Every five years the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with a panel of experts, review the latest … Read more

If you are a boomer who is also a senior, it is possible that the answer to that question will be no.  Many seniors do not feel thirst or are able to recognize thirst.  It is important as a caregiver to be aware of that fact and encourage your senior to hydrate.   Water is an … Read more

Seniors can have improved cognition and reduced risk for developing dementia if they have fit brains.  This has been proven through various neuroscience research studies. Keeping your brain sharp and helping your seniors keep their minds active will make aging successful. “Brain fitness refers to a general state of healthy, optimized brain function, or a … Read more

The Senior Care Corner staff recently spent a few days talking technology for seniors, their families and caregivers at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show and made some interesting finds.  There were several vendors specifically targeting seniors with the products, which we will discuss on Senior Home Technology over the coming weeks, but not as many as … Read more

We at Senior Care Corner were excited to be a part of the Silvers Summit at the Consumer Electronics Show.  The Silvers Summit section is an arm of this international technology conference that focuses on the technology advances specific to our seniors. We had the pleasure to learn about the latest information from experts in … Read more

Whether they stay in your home or relocate to another home, more of our parents want to stay out of facilities and in the home of their choosing. The homes in which aging adults have raised their families, and even most homes built more recently, probably weren’t designed with seniors’ needs in mind. A remodel … Read more

Medicare’s Open Enrollment period for 2011 benefits closes at the end of the year and along with it the opportunity for seniors to review and update benefits.  Is there a senior for or about whom you care who could use some help making choices?  Each year plans change and benefits change — as do the … Read more

Is your loved one living in an assisted living facility or nursing home or staying in their home? Are you paying, or helping to pay, the bill or overseeing their care? If so, then you have felt firsthand the pinch as costs for caring for an older person in a facility or at home have … Read more