Many think that older people need more sleep but it’s a misconceived idea. Generally all people need about the same amount of sleep — around 8 hours per night but …
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Can You Hear Me Now? 5 Tips for Talking to Someone with Hearing Loss
Half of older people over the age of 75 experience difficulty hearing and hearing loss among 75-year-olds is projected to increase to 67.4% in the next four decades, according to …
Continue ReadingFree and Low Cost Community-Based Help for Seniors
There is a rich variety of programs and services for seniors all over the country. The “aging network” as it is called provides many resources for the elderly and their …
Continue Reading10 Eldercare Needs (Checklist)
The most effective way to manage the challenges of eldercare is to have an accurate picture of what the needs are. This checklist can provide a basis for an adult …
Continue ReadingDo You Think Baby Boomers Are Healthy?
Much has been written recently about the “graying” of the world’s population. In fact, the U.N. estimates that by 2050, the world population will have more people over age 65 …
Continue ReadingPatient Advocates Help Patients Navigate Health Care Systems
Patient advocacy is an area of specialization in health care concerned with advocacy for patients, survivors and caregivers. The patient advocate may be an individual or an organization. The terms …
Continue ReadingLiving with Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is on the rise in our society, affecting over 9{d0e74b8a3596e4326b45924d39792f257a1f9983beed4201831d386befd3d18e} of the population, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90-95{d0e74b8a3596e4326b45924d39792f257a1f9983beed4201831d386befd3d18e} of all new diagnoses of diabetes (CDC, 2014). Type …
Continue ReadingPreventing and Treating Bed Sores
The number of people at risk from pressure ulcers is increasing due to an aging population and a growing prevalence of long-term chronic conditions. Older adults who have functional limitations …
Continue ReadingAid for Arthritis Aches
Do you suffer with stiff and painful joints? According to the Arthritis Foundation, joint inflammation is the number one cause of disability and pain in the US, affecting 1 in …
Continue ReadingHow To Spot, Report and Prevent Elder Abuse
Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited (The National Council on Aging states that one in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have …
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