Senior and Elder Care

If your elderly parents are living independently or you’re caring for an aging loved one at home, safety is a prominent concern. At first glance, the home may not seem like a particularly dangerous place. But there are many hidden risks for the elderly around the home, from uneven thresholds or slippery floors…

Elderly patients who have mobility challenges, and particularly those who are bedridden, may experience bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers. Here we’ll take a look at what they are, their causes, and how to treat them. Definition of Elderly Bedsores Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are sores resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.…

If you think cell phones are exclusively (or even predominantly) used by young people, you’d be wrong. Everyone can benefit from having a cell phone – in fact, there are many cell phones and smartphones designed specifically for seniors. These phones put an emphasis on functions that would benefit the older generation, like…

Did you know? By 2030, an estimated 20 percent of U.S. residents will be aged 65 and over – a huge proportional jump from 13 percent in 2010 and just 9.8 percent in 1970? And yet, The average American outlives his or her ability to drive by 6 to 10 years. Personal transportation…

Anyone who has considered the rising costs of long-term care, be it in your home or in a highly skilled nursing facility, has asked the same question: How am I going to afford this? It’s a good question, considering that national average costs of assisted living is $43,536 per year and $82,128-$92,376 per…

With advances in medicine and technology, our elders are living longer than ever. With this longer life expectancy comes great joy in passing down legacies, traditions, and memories of time gone by. More seniors are leading active, vibrant lifestyles today – long into their golden years – than ever before. Baby boomers, for…