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How will you commemorate National Family Caregivers Month?
As households across the country prepare to give thanks this holiday season, there is one increasingly sizeable segment of the population that is all too often overlooked: caregivers.
Research reveals potential benefits of exercise programs in senior living communities
Researchers have observed notable mobility benefits among older adults who took part in exercise programs offered at New York City senior centers.
Eldercare experts call for adult children to talk about future care with their parents
Given the pressure that both of these generations will eventually place on the U.S. health and eldercare systems, it is clear that preventative measures must be taken to support older adults and help keep physical and mental decline at bay if possible.
Using telecare as a tool for better independent living outcomes
Telecare innovations like Independa's Angela interface have arisen to help care managers streamline their operations and ultimately promote quality of life for care recipients in residences as well as those who choose to age in place.
Study explores benefits of meal services for aging in place
A recent study conducted by Brown University researchers has indicated that regular meal services could also help bridge the gap for older adults who don't require the continual care offered by senior living communities, but could still benefit from a bit of extra help.
CBO quantifies the scope of informal caregiving
It is common knowledge that the aging Baby Boomer generation poses substantial challenges for medical and eldercare professionals.
Eldercare expert discusses impact of Alzheimer's disease on family members
Florida-based eldercare expert Judie Rappaport, CSA, outlined the financial and emotional toll that is unique to families caring for an older adult with Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers break ground on fall sensors for older adults
Scientists from the University of Utah released information about a new system of electronic sensors that may be able to detect if a fall has taken place.
PBS piece on aging in NYC calls for celebration of older adults
Thanks to improvements in eldercare, including better medical treatment and innovations like telecare, Americans are living longer than ever, and a touching and appropriately timed PBS piece recently highlighted a need to view this population in a different way.
Record-breaking swimmer Diana Nyad shows age truly is just a number
What is it about Nyad's story that has struck such a chord across the country?
British woman founds helpline for older adults to combat social isolation
Though the vast majority of older adults today prefer to age in place over transition to a specialized eldercare community, this option presents many distinct challenges - especially for men and women without an extensive support network.
Why should you introduce telecare during preconstruction?
In this increasingly competitive marketplace, eldercare communities must find new ways to distinguish themselves from the pack to bolster occupancy rates, all while ensuring that their facilities can provide quality care to each resident.
Addressing older adult needs from the ground up
When it comes to assisted living communities and other facilities geared toward older adults, that means incorporating new eldercare innovations from the ground up.
PBS NewsHour: Older adults found organization to support independent living in the city
Aging in place is by far the most popular means of spending retirement among today's older Americans, but issues like social isolation and the possibility that someone's condition will deteriorate out of sight can make this option a somewhat concerning one.
Pew reveals huge jump in older adult social media use
According to findings from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, approximately 72 percent of adult Americans use some form of social media.
