According to a 2020 AARP research report, ” caregiving for older adults (defined as those ages 50 or older) has increased by 7.6 million caregivers since 2015, with 1 in 6 Americans now providing care to someone age 50 or older. This equates to nearly 42 million adults caring for someone age 50 or older […]
It is conventional wisdom that most seniors would rather live out their lives in their own homes. Quality of life is generally higher at home; and moving out at later stages of life can be impactful on health and longevity. Nonetheless, as people age real problems emerge while living independently at home. There are challenges that […]
At any given time, I’m typically involved in planning training for healthcare staff on one topic or another. One of the projects I’m currently working on is teaching staff some of the basics of motivational interviewing (MI). MI is considered a form of nondirective psychotherapy, originally conceptualized and piloted for use with problem drinkers, and […]
Do you want to add quality, satisfaction and accomplishment to your life? Well, if you’re in your senior years, the time has never been better! While you may not become a prima ballerina or an Olympic champion, chances are optimum for you to blossom in a new pursuit that will bring you great pleasure. You’re […]
Aging into our senior years can be a wonderful time of life. We have more time to spend on activities we enjoy with family and friends. However, there are many seniors that find loneliness is their only companion. Studies have found that lonely and isolated seniors have one of the highest rates for dying and […]
Home is a place we enjoy comfort, joy, family and friends, but did you know that it’s one of the most dangerous places for seniors? According to the National Safety Council, home-related deaths in 2021 numbered128,200. Nearly a quarter of the home deaths were due to falls and over half due to poisonings. So, what can […]
Workplace Generations The new diversity in the workplace is a result of an intergenerational workforce! The book Generations at Work: Managing the Clash of Boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers in the Workplace defines four modern generations: Veterans (born 1920-1942) Baby Boomers (born 1943-1960) Generation X (born 1961-1979) Millennials (born 1980-2000) They note that “there […]
Updated August 2025 Financial elder abuse is when someone illegally or improperly uses a vulnerable senior’s money or other property. Most states now have laws that make elder financial abuse a crime and provide ways to help the senior and punish the scammer. According to the American Bankers Association, financial fraud is the fastest growing […]
As the cost of health continues to increase, more and more people are looking for ways to meet those inevitable expenses. And as people age, the prospect of needing long-term care at home or in an institution, becomes more and more of a reality. Some startling statistics illustrate the need: According to the Department of […]