Flu season has come early this year according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and while anyone can catch the flu, people over age 65 are at higher risk. This is the earliest flu season since 2003-2004, and the primary strain circulating is said to make people sicker than other types. With more than […]
See MoreFor most of us, December is a time of holiday gatherings with friends and family. We celebrate traditions and reflect on the passing year while making plans for the new. Many experience this as a happy season, however, for some, especially older adults, the holidays can be difficult. Holidays signify the passing of time and […]
See MoreThis month we honor their ethics, empathy and effective work in giving quality care. Together, let’s bring home the message that home care is what our country needs. Read more: http://www.nahc.org/HCHPCMonth/
See MoreCaring interacts with the heart literally: Institute of HeartMath (IHM) research found that our physical heart plays a dynamic role in generating positive emotions and creating feelings of elation during acts of caring and altruism. J. Andrew Armour, a leading neurocardiologist and member of IHM’s Scientific Advisory Board, found that the heart contains cells that […]
See MoreMake sure that there are working smoke detectors on every floor. Find a phone with large number pads and large speed-dial keys that can be programmed with important numbers. Post emergency phone numbers in large print on or near the telephone. Supply telephone with direct dialing system for emergency/important numbers. Hide house key outside or […]
See MoreErdman Palmore, a professor emeritus at Duke University who has written or edited more than a dozen books on aging says, “What makes me mad is how aging, in our language and culture, is equated with deterioration and impairment. I don’t know how we’re going to root that out, except by making people more aware […]
See MoreForgetting familiar names, not remembering where we left our keys, or forgetting items at the grocery store is common, and perfectly normal. Most people begin noticing forgetfulness around mid-life. Brain cells begin to die off and this causes a normal decline in the brain’s ability to remember. It is important to recognize when memory loss […]
See MoreFamilies throughout the country are incorporating monitoring, assisting, and injury/illness protection technologies to help older adults age in place. For many elderly people, technology can mean the difference between staying at home and having to get long-term care in a facility. Technology can also be critical because it can help others retain the ability to […]
See MoreChanges in the digestive system, as well as health concerns like the increased risk of fragile bones, means that nutritional needs change as you age. Periodic review of your diet is always helpful, particularly if you have specific medical conditions. The first step to eating well is to learn what your body needs right now. […]
See MoreHaving family conversations about aging issues and long term care can be difficult. But families that plan in advance – before problems arise – make these conversations more reasonable than some may fear. An AARP survey found that most parents feel better about having this kind of discussion when things are going well, as part […]
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