The idea of “aging in place” (remaining at home) is certainly appealing to many elders and their family members. But as situations change, there comes a time when staying at home can become a source of stress rather than a comfort. The question is, how do you know when that time has come? Relocating from [...]
Keeping an active mind with intellectual pursuits in midlife may delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms, but it does not appear to prevent the physical changes in the brain for most people, a new study finds. "Studies have shown that it reduces the onset of symptoms," said lead author Prashanthi Vemuri of the Mayo [...]
Barre Dowd now lives in his own apartment, with a little help from housing specialist Jeanette Conway, left, and case manager Maria Haddad, right. State health officials say we’re spending too much on nursing homes. Instead, they say, we could be caring for people, for less money, at home. There’s a new effort to do [...]
Institutionalized patients, including those with Alzheimer’s, sometimes find new romance. (Marko Georgiev/The New York Times) Sometimes Alzheimer’s disease means losing a loved one twice. As the disease ravages the brain and erases memory, patients who have been married for years, even most of their lives, may stop recognizing their spouses. And sometimes, in a phenomenon [...]
Margaret Randell longs for protective care facility to open while husband waits in St. John’s CLARENVILLE, N.L. — Every couple of weeks, Margaret Randell comes to the site of the yet-to-be-opened protective care community residence in Clarenville and peers in through the window. Other news She’s waiting for her husband to be transferred to the [...]
There may still be a lot of jokes about “the old folks’ home,” but many senior living facilities these days are getting with the times. These residences are installing services and changing their designs to better fit the new generations of senior citizens, and in the process making them a more appealing option for a [...]
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About 15 years ago, I was invited to join a knitting group. My reluctant response — “When would I do that ?” — was rejoined with “Monday afternoons at 4,” at a friend’s home not three minutes’ walk from my own. I agreed to give it a try. Click here to view original web page [...]
When I asked the other three members of my walking group, all of whom are in their mid to upper 70s, whether they had any concerns about future living arrangements, they each said they had none despite the fact that, like me, they live in multistory private homes without elevators and, in two cases, without [...]
Photo Paul Rogers A recently published book, “70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade,” inspired me to take a closer look at how I’m doing as I approach 75 and how I might make the most of the years to come. It would be a good idea for women in my age cohort to do [...]
By 2025, the elderly population (both in the United States and globally) is expected to double, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This means that many of us will be dealing with senior-aged parents -- something that you may not be completely prepared for. As they age, your parents will begin to need more and [...]
Your mother resists in-home helpers, insisting you can wait on her. Your frail father won't stop driving. Your aunt denies the need for a personal care aide, in spite of her unwashed hair and soiled clothes. Your grandmother refuses to move to an assisted living facility "because it's full of old people." Sound familiar? Nothing [...]
It is a tough decision when we have a loved one that needs more help than we can provide. It's even harder, sometimes, to know how to help our loved ones stay safe in their home for longer as they get older, known as "aging in place". Fortunately, Ronnie Friedland does a great job outlining [...]
Seniors have long been a target for telemarketers that are only interested in turning a quick buck, or worse. Every week, there are stories in the news on a new telemarketing scam, and it's usually seniors that are the prime targets. Thanks to the FTC, there are now stiffer regulations and steeper penalties for telemarketers [...]
The Reality Each year, one in every three adults ages 65 or older falls and 2 million are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries. And the risk of falling increases with each decade of life. The long-term consequences of fall injuries, such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can impact the health [...]
#1. Bathroom Medications: Are medications stored properly? Are they too high or too low for the senior to reach? Toilet: Is the toilet the correct height? This is often overlooked and many times a senior will tell you it’s fine until you show them how much easier things can be and safe. Mobility: Are mobility, [...]
Cyber Crime is not a passing fad. It is on the rise, and everyone is at risk today. Unfortunately, these criminals love to prey on older individuals and they are very cunning in their methods, often resorting to tricks like guilt, pity and family as "bait" for their scam. So, how do you help protect [...]
In honor of WEAAD, we are sharing with you this infographic, illustrating 12 things you can do to prevent Elder Abuse for you or your loved ones. Click the image below if you want to download the PDF and share it with your family and friends. Together we can stop this terrible act, and awareness [...]
We recently ran across this article highlighting the dangers of falling for adults over age 65. Since this is one of the main concerns of our clients, we wanted to share this article with you, so it may help you, or a loved one, take some steps to prevent a fall. If you have any [...]
