Personal computers and mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) are the communications and smarthome hubs that will connect seniors to the world around them. At Senior Care Corner®, we urge family caregivers to encourage and assist senior loved ones in obtaining and using these devices and the others they will help maintain their independent lives in … Read more
3,000 people attended Aging in America 2018, representing tens of millions more who care for and about older adults. The conference covered a wide range of topics of interest to those who are aging — that’s all of us, right? — and those who care for older adults. We met many people and companies with … Read more
We didn’t know what to expect in this, our first time covering Aging in America (AiA18), the nation’s largest event addressing issues, opportunities, and challenges of aging — except a lot of people who care about older adults. Saying the 3,000 people here “care” is an understatement! There are people here from around the US … Read more
Many of us who are boomers grew up playing video games, starting with the first pong game as preteens. We then advanced to become pinball wizards and Pac-Man fiends in high school. After we conquered the galaxy, we moved onto the worlds of Mario and Sonic (maybe even Pokemon?), often joining in with our own … Read more
It has become expected that Americans will live a long life. Becoming a centenarian isn’t as unusual as it once was. In fact, it is expected that there are over 70,000 people in the US that are 100 years old or more! While the number of those living to 100 is still low, this number … Read more
Technology is the part of everyone’s life including our senior loved ones. They may not have been early adopters or seek to use technology in the way younger adults have, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t using it to their benefit. Are they using digital therapeutics? Do they (and you) even know what it is … Read more
Family caregivers are challenged everyday when caring for their senior with dementia – frustration, anger, tears, and refusals. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading form of dementia, affecting as many as 5.5 million people in the United States alone. Day to day caring can often be difficult when the progressive neurological disease worsens over time. It … Read more
We love life and want it to last forever, but the reality is that our time on earth is finite. No one knows when the end of life will come for themselves or the ones they love, so being prepared to face it as we want and with dignity requires us to plan for the … Read more
We believe there is a place in seniors’ homes for technology. Technology innovations can also help family caregivers take better care of their senior loved one. In many ways, family caregivers are still unsure where technology could help them. Would installing smart home features be the best use of their money or paying for medical … Read more
