Everyone has fears about the future. The unknown can be a scary place. It is helpful to take a closer look at what retirement concerns aging Americans have, so that they can be enabled to bring a healthy perspective to those fears. It is also beneficial for the younger generations to have a good understanding of…

  Have you noticed significant changes in the behavior of an aging loved one? Has their once outgoing and friendly personality been replaced with a withdrawn or impatient attitude? Maybe they’re just having a bad day or week. Or maybe it’s something more. Here are 3 warning signs that a senior may be trying to…

  This is the second in a two-part blog series on elder abuse. Read The Truth About Elder Abuse here.    What would cause someone to hurt an aging adult? What motivates someone to harm another person, either physically, verbally, or mentally? There is usually not just one answer, but many factors that create this unfortunate situation.…

This is Part 1 in a two-part blog topic on Elder Abuse. Understanding the Causes of Elder Abuse is Part 2.   Most people are well aware of the topic child abuse and we have a protective instinct for these children since they are unable to defend or speak up for themselves. What is not…

  Many middle-aged people have elderly parents that are starting to ‘feel their age.’ While it is the hope and prayer of all adults that their parents age in good health and happiness, statistics show us that life doesn’t always lead us along that path. We asked some of the professionals in the senior care industry…

It seems like every time you read an article or watch the news the words ‘dementia’ and ‘alzheimer’s’ are being mentioned and it’s for good reason. The rate at which cognitive decline is occurring in elderly adults is staggering. According to a San Diego study done in 2016, in just 15 short years dementia-related diagnoses will increase by 51%.…

According to information from The Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), more than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease or some other related form of dementia. This number is expected to rise to 13.8 million by the year 2050, as the Baby Boomer generation reaches age 65 and beyond.   Here are some known risk factors and preventative…

  One of the hardest situations to overcome is getting care for a loved one who doesn’t think that they need it. As many people age, their bodies and minds start to fail them, or they have a sudden injury or accident that they cannot completely recover from. This often leads to the inevitable: deciding…

  If you are involved in the care of a family member on any level, chances are you have experienced both the rewards and challenges of being in such a position. The relationship can have a closeness to it, a companionship that is special, and the feeling of doing something good for another person, especially…

  Once it’s been decided that outside care is needed for the aging or ailing loved one, the task can seem overwhelming or even intimidating. When you consider that a virtual stranger will be coming into the life and home of your aging parent or family member, the task to choose the right person becomes…