Did you know that almost one half of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, based on a new scientific study conducted at UCLA? Not just that, but seniors over age 65 account for the highest group of hospital admissions as a consequence of dehydration. [Read More...]
After months of distancing, isolating and quarantining from family and friends, stay-at-home orders have been relaxed. But for seniors in particular, is it safe to consider venturing out?
Regrettably, there’s no cut-and-dry answer, and many different criteria should be taken into consideration to come to the best possible decision for every single person. [Read More...]
Identifying where to turn for the latest, most reliable information about COVID-19, particularly as it relates to the elderly and those who provide care assistance for them, is crucial – and complicated. With so many resources and differing viewpoints on this extraordinary topic, we want to help make it simpler to find what you need by sharing the following list of trusted senior resources. [Read More...]
Family financial matters tend to be a forbidden topic, as well as the root of a variety of arguments, enhanced emotions, and misunderstandings. And for a lot of today’s older adults, who maintain a “Depression mentality” from years of saving for a rainy day and learning to “waste not, want not,” it may be difficult for them to grant access to personal finances to adult children, and to recognize the need to spend some of those personal finances on long-term care management. [Read More...]
Alzheimer’s caregiving is a fluid, continually-evolving journey. One day may be calm and peaceful, with your parent enjoying activities, eating healthy meals, and sharing laughter with you; while the following day might be filled with agitation, anxiety, and sullenness. What will today bring? [Read More...]
A recently available study of over 2,000 older adults reveals that a stunning 87% take at least one prescription drug, and a staggering 36% are taking five or more – as well as 38% using over-the-counter meds on a routine basis. [Read More...]
One of the toughest struggles and care for seniors is acknowledging the necessity for help with financial matters. Personal finances are both extremely personal and a representation of our independence, and adult children especially can often be met with opposition when stepping into the financial arena with their senior parents. [Read More...]
There is no legislation in place that specifically addresses elder abuse with family or carer circles.
EPA/Diego AzubelEileen Webb, University of Western Australia
The tragic case of 88 year-old Cynthia Thoresen recently made headlines in Queensland. Mrs Thoresen’s sad decline and the extent of her injuries have been comprehensively documented. [Read More...]
There is no legislation in place that specifically addresses elder abuse with family or carer circles.
EPA/Diego AzubelEileen Webb, University of Western Australia
The tragic case of 88 year-old Cynthia Thoresen recently made headlines in Queensland. Mrs Thoresen’s sad decline and the extent of her injuries have been comprehensively documented. [Read More...]
One of the toughest struggles and care for seniors is acknowledging the necessity for help with financial matters. Personal finances are both extremely personal and a representation of our independence, and adult children especially can often be met with opposition when stepping into the financial arena with their senior parents. [Read More...] 
A flu patient at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio on Jan. 8, 2018.
AP Photo/Tony Dejak
There is no legislation in place that specifically addresses elder abuse with family or carer circles.
EPA/Diego Azubel