Not all dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease

There are several types of dementia and it is important for caregivers to know the differences, as the symptoms and treatments do vary. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia with Read More

Fall Prevention and Tai Chi

The expected number of senior citizens, ages 65 and older, in 2030 is anticipated to be 72 million. This group will make up roughly twenty percent of the total U.S. population.5 This isn’t very Read More

How Dementia can be Diagnosed

It's common knowledge that chances of suffering from dementia increase as we age. According to the National Institutes of Health, looking at data from 2002, dementia prevalence among people in the Read More

Three Types of Caregiver Abuse and What to Watch For

In June 2013, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, released a document examining the roots of elder abuse. In large part, the NIJ found that little Read More

Caring for an aging parent – three considerations to reduce stress

China took a unique route in 2012 to ensure that adult children do not neglect their aging parents. The country passed a law making visits to parents mandatory, under threat of being sued by them. In Read More

Long-Term care insurance for At Home care

From cars and boats to Betty Grable's legs, there is an insurance policy to cover nearly any contingency. Long Term Care insurance is certainly no exotic safeguard. We may not all have million-dollar Read More

Devices to help seniors stay comfortable and independent at home

It's hard to avoid the ads for seniors' scooters. "Call now!" And we've all heard about the dependability of a certain adult diaper. These, however, are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Read More

Elder Care Products | Alarms and Monitors

While the amount of care someone might need varies, there's no getting around a simple truth: Becoming a caregiver is going to change your life. To what particular degree depends on a variety of Read More

Senior Citizen Cell Phone Plans and Easy-to-use Phones

Many cell phone providers offer senior citizen cell phone plans that are designed to make it easy for older adults to enjoy the convenience of mobile communications while keeping the phone Read More

Caring For An Elderly Family Member

Caring for an elderly family member can be challenging, both emotionally and physically. With psychological and physical challenges to consider, making sure your loved one gets the care she needs can Read More

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