What is an Aging in Place Specialist, by Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care. Mary explains what a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) is and how they can help you stay in your home longer, and more safely, as you age. More on Aging in Place Russ Glickman – North Pontomac, … [Read more...]
Senior Living: Tis The Season for Senior Smiles
December 15, 2012 By
Seniors Views On Living Senior living: bedtime — Q: When is a retiree’s bedtime? A: Three hours after he falls asleep on the couch. Senior living: benefits – Q: Why don’t retiree’s mind being called SENIORS? A: The term comes with a 10% discount. Senior living: on … [Read more...]
Tis The Season for Seniors to Smile for Wellness!
December 14, 2012 By
Senior Wellness Via Seniors’ Smiles for the Season A shot of wellness via a smile to go with your flu shot: My body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor’s ok to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors I bent, twisted, … [Read more...]
Activities for Aging in Place
September 20, 2012 By
written by Sarah Jennings, guest blogger The most difficult part of post-employment life is the loneliness. Even if you don’t live alone, you probably crave the company of more than just one person. Even if you were not particularly buddy-buddy with anyone at your workplace, work offered a … [Read more...]
Activities for Aging in Place
September 20, 2012 By
written by Sarah Jennings, guest blogger The most difficult part of post-employment life is the loneliness. Even if you don’t live alone, you probably crave the company of more than just one person. Even if you were not particularly buddy-buddy with anyone at your workplace, work offered a … [Read more...]
Is there any surprise that older Americans prefer home to a senior care facility?
March 2, 2012 By
When given the choice, many seniors prefer to stay in their homes rather than move into a nursing home or other sorts of retirement communities, and to facilitate this, houses need to be remodeled or include designs from the outset that allow for aging in place. Although homebuilding levels are … [Read more...]
Buyer Beware – when it comes to care!
February 3, 2012 By
When you live in a major metropolitan area like Philadelphia, you find yourself confronted with a number of stories on the local news that give you pause and sometimes make you a little ill. Last night’s broadcasts were no exception. Featured last night as well as this morning, was a most … [Read more...]
Dementia linked to preventable hospitalizations among the elderly
February 1, 2012 By
A large number of hospitalizations of people with dementia may be preventable, according to a just released study from the University of Washington. Researchers found that elderly people with dementia had a 78% higher risk of being needlessly hospitalized due to avoidable illness than seniors not … [Read more...]
Millions of Americans struggle to provide care from a distance.
January 31, 2012 By
As lifespans lengthen and the number of seniors rapidly grows, more Americans find themselves struggling to care for an ailing loved one from hundreds or thousands of miles away. The following is an excellent article that appeared in The Washington Post. If you have aging parents it is a must … [Read more...]
Stop the re-hospitalization revolving door
January 25, 2012 By
People are hospitalized with acute heart failure when congestion, or fluid build up worsens to the point that it causes severe leg or abdominal swelling and makes it difficult for them to breathe. Treatment is mostly focused to relieve symptons. Because of inconsistent follow-up care and difficulty … [Read more...]
