It is an unfortunate reality that seniors are much more likely to become the victims of fraud than any other age group. Seniors tend to be much more trusting and easily manipulated than younger adults. Add to this cognitive and memory challenges that make it difficult...
When elder care services are required by mom (or dad), there are a lot of things to be done and hard decisions to be made. Will all of the elder care services be provided by an agency that is hired to send an elder care provider to the home? Or will the family members...
June is a lot more than Father’s Day for aging adults. June is also the month senior care providers have the opportunity to encourage their aging male loved ones to take the time to pay attention to their health and well-being. National Men’s Health Month...
Every year approximately 5 million people suffer from the painful, often debilitating effects of fibromyalgia. This condition that leads to tender points throughout the body that are extremely painful, particularly to the touch. This is one of the issues of senior...
All too often our culture focuses on the power and appeal of youth. Each year, however, the Administration on Aging encourages the nation to come together to celebrate the strength, vitality and beauty of older adults. This year’s Older Americans Month is your...
Establishing home care services for your aging loved one is one of the best ways that you can assure he is getting the type of care that he needs and deserves on a daily basis, even when you are not able to provide this care yourself. Most seniors express strong...
