How Sleep Patterns Change as We Age
We often hear - “I did not sleep well at all last night” from family or friends. Or perhaps "I kept waking up with my mind racing and couldn't fall back to sleep." Sleep patterns tend to change, and that…
Changes in Hospital Care for the Elderly
According to an article in Kaiser Health News, a hospital stay can be detrimental to some elderly patients. Even if they recover from the illness or injury that required them to be admitted, many elderly patients deteriorate mentally and/or physically…
Geriatric Care Managers Highly Needed
A professional geriatric care manager treat an elderly person’s health condition rather than being responsive to a given age group. The truth is aging is a complex, highly individualized process, and a geriatric care manager (GCM) may be appropriate at…
What Happens Once You Have Received the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Every day, more Americans are becoming eligible to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is appropriate behavior…
Huge Fraud Scheme Against Seniors
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently conducted the largest ever elder fraud sweep and charged over 250 defendants with fraud, representing over 750 million dollars. In each case, the defendants allegedly engaged in financial tactics that either specifically targeted…
The COVID-19 Pandemic Presented Family Caregiving Challenges
The coronavirus has presented a new host of concerns when our aging loved ones also require caregiving. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be long-distance providers during this pandemic. US News…
CMS and CDC Open Nursing Homes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have concluded that the dramatic slowdown of COVID-19 infections and deaths along with the US vaccination program permits the easing of visitation guideline restrictions…
Simple Changes you Can Make to Live Longer
It is known that a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on your well-being. It is no secret that the earlier you implement a healthy lifestyle strategy, the greater the potential benefit regarding your longevity. Your lifespan can be increased…
Living Alone As You Age can Increase Your Risk Of Dementia
Living arrangements for aging Americans are decidedly leaning towards aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research…
Ten organizations that Assist Seniors that Live Independently
America's aging population is becoming comprised heavily of tech-savvy baby boomers. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000…