It is a difficult caregiving experience for the family members who are primarily responsible for providing dementia care. Even though you understand your loved one’s dementia behaviors are a symptom of the disease and not intentional or personally targeted to you,...
To those who care for the sick, we are forever grateful. At the same time, we should be skeptical of bills we may be presented for that care. The struggle to contain healthcare costs in this country is now a fixture in the national policy debate. Our healthcare...
Americans aged 50 and over are experiencing gray divorce in larger numbers than ever before. The term gray divorce generally refers to the baby boomer generation and affects all classes and education levels. Research shows that splitting during middle age is...
Age comes with wisdom. Unfortunately, it also comes with some forgetfulness. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep the brain sharp, small daily habits which can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Four key factors in staying mentally sharp are explained...
Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s disease,...
We live in a world of the Internet of Things (IoT). Embedded electronics with internet connectivity simplify tasks and are a pervasive part of our daily lives. Typically, the younger generations are very adept at navigating the IoT while many seniors feel overwhelmed...
Aging is something you cannot escape, and it affects all family systems. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even if you are in the fortunate...
Turning 65 years of age is a milestone on we all hope to achieve. Before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that you need to address to continue aging successfully. Overall the most crucial thing to do before turning 65 is to invest your time wisely crafting...
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) have become popular retirement choices in the United States. Sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same...
The Senior Safe Act was established to protect our elders from financial abuse, whether it be from within a family or support system or by scam artists preying upon them. Tens of billions of dollars each year are illegally taken from US seniors and these numbers only...