Be Aware of These Parkinson’s Signs and Symptoms
Despite the fact that nearly one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the foreground by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has funded breakthroughs in research and awareness that were previously unmatched, giving us hope for a future […]
Understanding and Treating Hospital Delirium in Seniors
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the comforting fact that the required care and treatment are going to be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the outcome is not as expected, and the older adult winds up with a new health concern? More […]
Pandemic Fatigue in Seniors: Tips to Help
It’s been over six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and while there is a natural tendency to want to “return to normal,” there’s a new concern: pandemic fatigue in seniors. Pandemic fatigue stems from trying to […]
Hearing Disability and Loss in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
Isolated. Misunderstood. Ignored. These are only a few of the many emotions which are common in those with hearing loss, who find it difficult to continue social connections with friends and loved ones, who struggle to communicate with them. For older adults, hearing loss is quite common, for many different reasons: genetics, a lifetime of […]
Senior Isolation Statistics Show the Importance of Socialization for Older Adults
Senior isolation statistics show an ever-increasing and very serious epidemic in the United States. As many as 33% of all the elderly live alone, and for many different reasons (limited mobility, chronic health conditions, and loss of friends and family, just to identify a few) socialization turns out to be extremely challenging to maintain. The […]
Bring Joy to the Winter Holidays for Seniors with These Creative Gift Ideas
Doesn’t it feel fantastic to find that ideal gift, the one that will make your loved one’s face brighten with joy? For the older adults we love, it’s perhaps even more fulfilling, considering that it can be difficult to come up with new and creative ideas. Aging parents have many years of acquired treasures, and […]
Elder Fraud and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to listen to stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who’ve endured mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seem as though it is something that happens to “somebody else” – definitely never to our very own family members. However, nearly five million seniors in the United States are subjected to […]
Senior Immunization Schedule: Learn the Recommendations from the CDC
Despite an elevated focus from the medical community on the need for immunizations for older adults, a sizable percent is still not heeding the information – making these older adults vulnerable for serious disease or even death. The truth is, 1 out of 3 adults over age 65 opted against receiving a flu shot this […]
Internet Scams Targeting Seniors Cause Huge Financial Impact
We have always been familiar with the tendency of frauds aimed towards the elderly – shady telemarketers who get in touch with people who are frail, isolated, and lonely, befriending them for the purpose of obtaining bank account information and credit card numbers and then wiping out funds. Or individuals who promise contest prizes and […]
Senior Vision Issues? Here’s Why They May Require Immediate Medical Care
If you feel as though newspaper print is becoming smaller and smaller as you age, you’re in good company! Many of us find ourselves struggling to read the fine print, so to speak – holding reading materials at arm’s length, putting on reading glasses, or reaching for a magnifier. While not everyone encounters senior vision […]