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 […]
Recent studies show that regular walks can be the dividing line between good health and poor health for seniors. According to a recent University of Georgia study, walking offers health benefits and helps older people stay independent. In the study, researchers split subjects into walkers and non-walkers. The walkers began by taking 10 minute walks, […]
It’s been said a million times, but it bears repeating. Seniors – whether they’re benefitting from home care or in an assisted living facility – have to keep a careful watch on their cholesterol. Cholesterol is a leading contributor to heart disease, the leading killer of older Americans. To lower their risk of illness and […]
Maintaining mobility and vision are two important tasks for seniors who want to maintain their independence. Good vision allows seniors to perform many daily tasks and avoid having to rely more on others. Seniors should be proactive to maintain their vision. There are a number of good habits and practices seniors can engage in to […]
As we grow older, our bones become more brittle and prone to injury. Falls resulting in broken bones are frequent causes of serious injury for seniors. Maintaining bone health can reduce the chance of a serious injury resulting from a fall. Having healthy bones helps to prevent injuries such as hip fractures that can cause […]
About one-in-three people between 65 and 74 have significant hearing problems and nearly 50 percent of people 85 and older deal with hearing loss. Whether it’s mild or severe, hearing loss is a serious concern, as it can be a safety issue for us as we age in life. Hearing loss affects the lives of […]
One of the biggest concerns many seniors have when going into assisted living is staying socially active. Interacting with others stimulates the brain and is important to staving off feelings of loneliness and isolation many seniors deal with as they age. There are a few ways older people can ensure they get the social interaction […]
The impact of the Great Recession on retirement savings continues to be felt, particularly among retired seniors and soon-to-retire Baby Boomers. Investment losses may make assisted living harder for older adults to afford. Although a rebound in the stock market and rising real estate prices have firmed up the finances of some retirees and soon-to-be-retirees, […]
