“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy Choosing where to live in our older years isn’t easy. The majority of seniors prefer to remain at home for a lifetime, but it’s not without concerns. Is it safe? […]
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If there is one positive after-effect associated with the pandemic, it’s the attention generated for the plight of family caregivers. Managing work and home life has always been a tremendous challenge for those taking care of a senior relative. As Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, CEO of Wellthy, explains, “Caregiving went from a silent struggle to being in
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Taking care of someone you love with dementia is definitely nothing to laugh about. However, research is frequently pointing towards the benefits of humor as part of an effective dementia treatment plan, and adding it into dementia care may be exactly what the physician ordered to help boost the wellbeing of a senior loved one. As an
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The Alzheimer’s Association has published its 2019 Facts and Figures Report, and with a full 5.8 million Americans currently diagnosed with the disease – including 1 out of every 10 seniors – it is essential for people to understand the newest breakthroughs in research and treatment plans. Based on the report, the total number of Americans
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An innovative concept, “design thinking,” has become connected to products designed particularly for the elderly. However, in its true form, design thinking actually encompasses a wider purpose: creating product solutions that make life more comfortable – whether the user is young or old. Seniors can definitely gain advantages from the development of carefully thought out
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Today’s seniors are inundated with an explosion of high tech products aimed at improving their independence and safety and enhancing their lives. They can wear a necklace that responds with emergency assistance when needed, instantly visit “in person” with friends and family through Skype, and even be prevented from wandering with specialized sensors attached to
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Hearing loss or impairment is often considered to be an inevitable part of aging. And while it is true that many seniors do lose some degree of hearing, it doesn’t mean that there is nothing that can be done about it. Sometimes, the solution is as simple as removing blocked ear wax, while others manage
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When it comes to keeping older loved ones safe and happy in their own homes, the so-called “little things” actually mean a lot. What if we had special socks that helped prevent their wearers from falling and specially designed smartphones designed to make the digital world more manageable for seniors? Even better, what if we
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