Sep 18, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
Gambling is a serious issue and the fastest growing risk group for gambling-related problems are the elderly. A recent national study revealed that casino and bingo gambling surpassed going to the movies, dining, shopping, and golf as the preferred social activity of...
Aug 28, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
There are many common and not-so-common diseases and infections that are spread through a variety of physical contact and non-contact actions. While a large percentage of these potential illnesses do not pose a serious threat to healthy individuals, someone in a...
Jul 31, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
Age-related hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions associated with aging here in the United States. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, over 30 percent of individuals over 60 and over 50 percent of those...
Jun 29, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
As our population ages, the role of medication becomes increasingly important for helping our seniors live longer and more active lives. However, as the number of medications they need grows for some elderly patients, so do safety concerns. While medication for...
Apr 10, 2015 | News, Tips
With smartphones and other mobile devices an integral part of our everyday living, it’s easy to forget that it can be challenging for seniors to take advantage of all the benefits these devices can provide. As phones and tablets get smaller and more feature-packed,...
Mar 27, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
In this warp speed, digitized world of email, SMS, search engines and e-everything, it’s hard to imagine sitting down and writing an old-fashioned letter to an aging parent, relative, or other loved one. Not a quick, digital note through Outlook, but a good old...
Feb 27, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips
Home care safety should be a major concern for anyone who is either a home care patient or a home care provider. Safe home care not only helps seniors and in-home patients live safely and with peace-of-mind, it also protects caregivers. To help a family member or...
