Jennie Chin Hansen, the President Elect of AARP, speaking about how technology can help enhance the lives of seniors aging in place. This is possible by focusing elderly technology on the areas of caregiving, the home environment and healthcare.
Aging in Place
Aging in Place & Elderly Care: Helpful Resources
If you are preparing to, or considering, providing some level of care for your parents (either live-in or aging in place), here are a couple of good articles to read. By no means exhaustive, but all have points to consider as you begin planning. (In no particular order.) How to get good home care for […]
Elderly Social Activities: Excursions
Let’s face it, just because you are older does not mean you don’t require social interaction. You know how it is; seeing the same family members every day, never going anywhere different or meeting new people. It takes the drive out of a person. Research has shown there is a strong connection between the lack […]
Elderly Depression and Suicide : Alert
Suicide is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, but the truth is, it is occurring more in more in those that are coming into retirement or aging in place. A report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in April of this year states that the elderly suicide rate is higher than […]
Robots for Those Aging in Place
As futuristic as it sounds, scientists have taken proven robotic technology and put it to use in caring for elderly people aging in place. The robot, dubbed uBOT-5, can perform a wide array of tasks, including: Recognize someone walking or sitting Recognize a fall and contact medical personnel Act as a two-way communication device (audio […]
Financial Industry Changes to Help Aging in Place
In an attempt to be more sensitive and accommodating to those that are aging in place, members of the financial planning industry have teamed up with AARP to compile and distribute a handbook geared towards assiting those in the financial planning industry serve their elderly clients better. The book will focus on adapting to the […]
Good Advice for Managing Elderly Finances
Sure, we’ve all been there: taking Mom to the doctor, running the kids here or there, planning meals, making calls to the doctor … the unending list of ‘to do’ items. Things can go unnoticed or only get a cursory look. The Savvy Consumer has some great advice for being the best (most efficient, financially […]
Sage Elderly Care Advice – Yes, This is Real Life
There is no way to really give an appropriate introduction for Carrol O’Dell. Her writing is incredibly readable. Her stories draw you in. Her advice and insight are uncanny. She’s one of a kind. If you are struggling with the day-to-day in caring for someone aging in place, if you need a lift, a laugh, […]