Innovative Long-Term Care Housing Solutions for Seniors
America has three major housing issues for seniors: affordability, physical accessibility, and access to medical care and other services. There is a need for creative solutions to housing.
Do Children Have to Pay for Elder Care?
Nursing homes are no longer news for their astronomical prices. Prices can run around $7,000.00 or more per month, depending on the location. Currently, hundreds of thousands of people need such care, and the number is growing. Every day, 10,000…
The Detection of Elderly Exploitation
Holiday seasons bring additional opportunities for scammers to exploit the sincere intentions of people who want to believe they are making a charitable donation to help those less fortunate. There are automatic call lists that identify older victims, and the…
Care At the End of Life
In spite of the fact that it is an uncomfortable experience to have an open and honest discussion with your family members about your mortality, it is wise to do so. Although it is never pleasant to think about dying,…
The Importance of Keeping an Eye on Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Facilities
According to a New York Times report, long-term care facility oversight is deeply flawed. Rehab facilities are not adequately inspected, and we, as the public, should not rely on reports of inspections. If your loved one needs more care than…
Elder Care in America the Astonishing Costs
To have security and age well in America it is at best expensive on many levels. The financial toll for millions of the elderly and those families who do their best to care for and support them. Long-term care facilities…
Aducanumab Approved by FDA to Treat Alzheimer’s
The first drug since 2003 to treat Alzheimer’s patients was just approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It was introduced under the trademark Aduhelm™. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to…
Crisis Caregiving
If you are a caregiver for a loved one or some one being cared for, it’s vital to know that being prepared for a crisis is more important than ever before. Caregivers must balance the need for their care partner's…
The Pandemic’s Lesson on Senior Loneliness
For many seniors and near seniors, growing older can be a challenge and not the pleasant experience they envisioned. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart conditions, and pulmonary problems are common hurdles to overcome or manage. Apart from these well-known…
Life After A Dementia Diagnosis
Many elderly people who are diagnosed with dementia are unprepared for future care. Once this type of diagnosis is received, preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or someone you love has received a dementia diagnosis,…