It’s all too easy to fall and hurt yourself at any age, but you’re especially more vulnerable as you get older. More than one in three adults over age 65 fall each year, according to the National Institute on Aging. Here are a few other facts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to … Read more
If you have a smartphone, what apps do you have on it? If you haven’t downloaded any special apps recently, you may be missing out on ways to make your life easier. There are apps that help older adults manage their medications, connect with friends and family, listen to books, and manage passwords. Here are … Read more
There are lots of reasons why older adults may want part-time work-from-home jobs. Maybe you’re recently retired but not quite ready to let go of the workforce. Perhaps you’re looking for a second career. Maybe you need another stream of income. Or, maybe you’re still staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and an … Read more
As you grow older, you may find that your healthcare needs change. You may have developed a condition that often comes with aging, such as osteoporosis, or require more medication. Because of your needs, you may see a healthcare provider more frequently, or appointments may be longer. You may have more questions about your health, … Read more
Dementia increases a person’s risk of not only contracting COVID-19 but also having worse outcomes, according to a new study. The study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association in February, looked at electronic health records of early 62 million U.S. adults and found 20 percent of patients with dementia died … Read more
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global day focused on the celebration of the cultural, economic, political, and social achievements of women. The 2021 theme for International Women’s Day is Choose to Challenge because from challenge comes change, according to the International Women’s Day website. In honor of International Women’s Day, we shine the … Read more
In 1900, the average lifespan for both men and women was less than 50 years old. It was 77.8 years old in the first half of 2020. Modern medicine has helped increase life expectancy and allowed us to live longer, healthier lives. But that doesn’t mean we live in an aging-friendly society. The messaging around … Read more
For the last year, we’ve been forced to isolate ourselves from family and friends to slow the spread of COVID-19. Nursing homes across the country banned visitors to protect residents’ physical health. There are reasons for this. As of the end of last year, about 100,000 nursing home residents and staff had died from COVID-19. … Read more
Perhaps you’ve had a family member, friend, or colleague who’s had COVID-19, or maybe you’ve had it yourself. Did the symptoms go away after a couple of weeks? Or were there symptoms that seemed to linger and affect daily living? Up to 30% of people who have had COVID-19 are experiencing what’s now called Post … Read more
An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Providing care for those with Alzheimer’s is a constant challenge due to the confusion and memory loss that come with the disease. However, some forward-thinking senior care leaders … Read more