President Ronald Reagan labeled November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month back in 1983. The goal is to raise awareness about the disease and its prevalence among the US population and provide potential caregiving suggestions, links to organizations that can…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of five senior falls is the cause of a serious injury such as a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an…
Because of the coronavirus, the elderly population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, increasing the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older…
The electronic infrastructure that powers our lives, including seniors aging in place, in retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and in nursing homes is a service frequently taken for granted. Everything is fine while devices, enterprise servers, and cloud services are…
With age comes 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…
Technology has become universal and is becoming increasingly prominant in senior populations as the tech industry targets this growing market demographic. A new survey by AARP projects by the year 2030 close to 132 million Americans aged 50 or more…
Americans are now becoming more apt to travel by plane as new and better protocols addressing safety in the prevention of coronavirus transmission are put into place. Airports, airline personnel, and TSA agents are handling a huge increase in the…
In 2006, the term sandwich generation was included in the Miriam Webster dictionary for the first time. Sandwich generation is defined as “a generation of people, typically in their thirties or forties, responsible for bringing up their own children and…
It is unfortunate that criminals come out of the woodwork whenever people are vulnerable or in need. Nobody needs reminding, these days, how many of us are in precisely that situation. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are especially…
Money is one of life’s biggest concerns. People of all ages struggle to stretch their dollars to meet their needs and wants. Many seniors live on a fixed income and are presented with more challenges in making ends meet. Creating…