We have all witnessed friends and family members die slowly as a result of Alzheimer’s disease. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer speak, recognize family members, or move purposefully. A Question of Quality of Life With poor quality of life, […]
Whenever people are vulnerable or in need, criminals emerge out of the woodwork, and today we need no reminder of how many of us find ourselves in precisely that situation. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are especially rich and varied in the Covid environment. ABC News reports that as of April 10, the […]
Three out of four Americans 50 and over desire to age in place, according to AARP. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to facilitate this. The alternatives include home-sharing (32%), building an additional or accessory dwelling unit (31%), and locating into villages that provide services that enable aging in place […]
Aging in place is becoming an increasingly popular option for aging Americans. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long-time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings show that older people are more likely to live alone in the United States than […]
We all dream of the day when we can retire. Planning can be done no matter what your age, but experts encourage people to start as early as possible. Retirement planning can seem like a daunting endeavor for many people as they focus on day-to-day financial obligations. Many people have no idea where to start. […]
In the United States, one in five senior falls causes a serious injury like a broken bone or head trauma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday activities or live on their own. Half of the time, when […]
In order to live a successful, healthy age, we need to form connections with the people around us. The opportunities for people to laugh, move, and learn together are foundational to aging success. Enter the coronavirus pandemic to change all of that. Now aging Americans must stay socially engaged while maintaining a physical distance. This […]
Age-related abuse can manifest in many different ways and may occur concurrently in many seniors’ lives. Sadly, elder abuse events are significantly underreported. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as five million older adults experience abuse every year or about one in ten. A study by The National Institutes of […]
A new set of guidelines for nursing home visits has been published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is now possible to have visitation with nursing home residents for reasons other than urgent end-of-life scenarios and, in some instances, may include physical touch. Additionally, communal activities and dining are permissible as […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left us confused and worried. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19. Information coming out about COVID-19 is very fluid, which can also contribute to overall stress. Thankfully there are ways to try and manage stress and stay as healthy as possible during this […]
Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, experience body tremors, limb rigidity, Bradykinesia (slow movement), as well as balance and gait problems. The cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains largely unknown. One well-known indicator of PD is the dying off of predominately dopamine-producing neurons (dopaminergic) in a particular region of the brain. While the […]
Data breaches have unfortunately become a common occurrence, with the Capital One data breach, for example, compromising 100 million Americans. But what hasn’t been receiving much major media coverage are the recent breaches affecting seniors. One such breach occurred last year in May, and that breach compromised the personal information of almost 4,000 clients and […]