Enacted in 2017, Hawaii’s Kapuna Caregivers Act may be a model for other states that want to help unpaid family caregivers. The Hawaiian word kapuna has multiple meanings but is …
Continue ReadingHawaii Eldercare Law Could Set Future Precedent
Robo-Cats Do What Real Pets Can’t for Dementia Patients
Therapy animals have been well-documented anxiety relievers for the sick, stressed and elderly. But the services these animals provide have limits. For example, therapy animals are mostly brought in by …
Continue ReadingA Whole New World: Virtual Reality for Seniors
Dance floors, deep sea diving and world-class museums are all part of the retirement plan for residents of Legacy Willow Bend. The men and women at this senior care center …
Continue ReadingRobotics Are the Future of Eldercare
The Jetsons predicted flying cars for the 21st century, and while we’re not quite there yet, their predictions about robots in the home is on the verge of coming true. …
Continue ReadingIs the Future of Senior Housing On College Campuses?
College campuses are hubs for innovation, arts, culture and athletics. And when looking back, alumni regularly refer to their university years as some of their best — partly due to …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Senior Living
We’re getting older every day, and so is the rest of the world. By 2050, the percentage of the world’s people who are 60 or older will exceed the percentage …
Continue ReadingOften Forgotten: The Working Daughters
Society devotes substantial resources to helping working mothers find a work-life balance as they transition between their family obligations and the workforce. But what about the staggering 37 million unpaid …
Continue ReadingSantas for Seniors Spread Much Needed Holiday Cheer
The holidays are for family and friends, but it’s also the season of giving. During this time, though, many of the elderly within our communities are left without friends and …
Continue ReadingCaring for Orphaned Kittens Gives Seniors with Dementia Purpose
A wonderful match has been made between kittens and a community of elderly people in an Arizona senior living center. Rebecca Hamilton, the health service director at Catalina Springs in …
Continue ReadingMillions of Elderly Americans Avoid Poverty Thanks to Social Security
A new study, relying on Census Bureau data from all 50 states, shows that Social Security checks are an essential lifeline for millions of Americans. The Center on Budget and …
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