The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will increase 40 percent in the next 12 years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That’s a pretty scary statistic, especially for Baby Boomers looking forward to retirement. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death, and one in three seniors die with either Alzheimer’s or another …
8 Aging in Place New Year’s Resolutions
If you haven’t thought about your New Year’s resolutions yet, start now. Think about things you meant to do last year. The things you knew would make your home or your loved one’s home safe. The things you knew would improve yours or your loved ones life. The things you wanted to try. And, in particular, the simple and easy things you knew could …
Jitterbug Touch 2
The Jitterbug Touch 2, the latest senior cell phone from GreatCall, is packed full of features and services that will appeal to older adults wanting a smartphone, but not all the bells and whistles. This new senior cell phone from Jitterbug is a welcome addition to their growing family of phones. It has a lot of great options for a simple cell …
Giving A Senior Cell Phone For Christmas
A senior cell phone for Christmas could be the perfect gift for one of your parents or a family friend this year. If you are like me, figuring out what you're going to get your mom, dad or senior friend for Christmas can be tough. They either have or don't need most of the things I think of. Good, thoughtful gift ideas are sometimes hard to come …
PathLightsâ„¢ System from Archetype, Ltd.
PathLightsâ„¢ System is a new product, new technology that lights the pathway ahead. Almost every one of us has suffered some type of injury on the staircase in our own home (stubbed toe, twisted ankle, broken hip), or experienced a near-fatal fall. Often, the reason for many of these accidents can be linked to either the lack of adequate lighting …
What is elder care?
This is a fairly simple explanation for the question, "What is elder care?" Elder care is best defined as any number of personal care and health care services available to seniors that are tailored to help meet their needs as they age. Services can include everything from home care services, assisted living, occupational therapy or …