The US Census Bureau estimates that there will be 92.1 million Americans that will be 65 or older. Senior Americans will constitute slightly over 20 percent of the population as a whole if these projections are accurate. By the year…
A certain level of risk is always present when shopping. Unfortunately, seniors are often more vulnerable to these risks. The holiday season often brings with it criminals who are targeting shoppers, both in stores and online. Below are some tips…
According to Forbes.com, about half of all long-term care insurance claims are from policyholders living with dementia. The federally run program Medicaid is the primary financing mechanism of LTC where most of the monies are spent on institutional care settings…
The popularity of the smart personal assistant has gained serious traction. In 2020, the technology-research firm Canalys predicted 100 million smart speakers (smart personal assistants) would be installed worldwide and also estimates the number of smart assistant compatible devices would…
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…
You should feel comfortable talking to your doctor. Often, you must explain your ailment quickly and succinctly, trust that your doctor has your best interests at heart and will keep your confidentiality; and make yourself vulnerable and talk about health…
In continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same community, though in different phase locations, during…
Many older Americans are willing and able to work, however, in April 2020 the unemployment rate for eligible workers 55 and older increased to 13.6 percent. COVID-19 restrictions and associated layoffs account for some unemployment increases, but so does the…
The coronavirus pandemic presented a dilemma, how to provide caregiving to the most susceptible to the COVID-19 virus. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be long-distance providers during this pandemic. US…
Home health care services assist seniors in many ways such as taking care of daily household duties to medical care. Before identifying a health care service for information, get a clear idea of what you are in the market for,…