Maintaining a healthy weight is important for people of all ages. For seniors, it can help ward off heart disease, strokes, and other illnesses seniors are susceptible to. Staying fit can even help seniors retain cognitive skills and function. For seniors who are overweight, finding a safe way to lose excess weight can improve their […]
As people are living longer, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is increasing. Senior care facilities can help their residents stave off this illness by keeping residents mentally stimulated. Simple crossword puzzles and games can be a key tool in this endeavor. According to a recent University of California-Berkley study, mentally challenging activities such […]
Changes in the healthcare system over the past few years have led many to wonder what life will be like for their relatives and children as we move into the future. At the same time, astounding advances in technology have brought the world enhanced capabilities when it comes to interaction, collaboration, and research. As a […]
The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is caused by damage done to neurons in the brain which are nerve cells that are connected to our memory and other cognitive skills. Victims of Alzheimer’s can be affected in some critical ways such as: Declining memory Altered behavior Loss of ability to think clearly Bed […]
As the 78-million-strong Baby Boomer generation retires, senior care such as home care services, assisted living, and residential care is set to change, as this generation has different ideas about retirement than previous generations. Aside from their sheer size, the Baby Boomer generation also wants more independence and a more active retirement than generations past. […]
As people are living longer, the chances that your parents may still be alive when you retire are increasing. Many Baby Boomers hitting retirement age are still taking care of aged parents. A significant portion of these new seniors are taking their parents with them in planned communities close to assisted living facilities for their […]
As the elderly population in the U.S. increases, elder care will become an increasingly important issue for our society. By 2025, the elderly population in the U.S. is expected to grow by 80 percent. Care industry experts predict the following trends in care for seniors: The Decline of Residential Nursing Care. Nursing homes are becoming […]
Improving technology will help dementia sufferers stay in their homes longer, delaying or even eliminating the need for residential care as home care options expand. Dementia affects millions of people in the U.S., and that number is expected to grow as the U.S. population ages. Dementia care is expensive, with the costs of residential care […]
The RAND Corporation recently released a report detailing important policy changes needed to ease the burden of long-term dementia care. The organization noted that dementia care poses a substantial burden on caretakers and urges changes to how dementia care is provided. The study noted that 15 percent of people over 70 suffered from dementia. About […]
Many caregivers struggle to create activities that seniors with dementia can participate in, but getting these seniors active is important to slowing the progress of dementia and improving their health. Many assisted living facilities have professionals with the skills and know-how to get elderly people with dementia up and moving. When seeking a facility for […]
