Jul 8, 2015 | Aging In Place
The United States is a graying nation. Currently, about forty million people are over age 65. By 2030, that number is expected to jump to more than 72 million, representing 19 percent of the population, according to the US. Department of Health and Human Services....
Jun 8, 2015 | Aging In Place, Senior Health, Senior Living Communities
It’s no secret that retired people enjoy more leisure time than the average working individual. What is surprising is just how much of that newfound free time seniors spend watching TV — nearly seven hours each day. But along with providing many hours of enjoyment,...
Jun 8, 2015 | Aging In Place, Senior Health
When planning a senior living community, it’s important to realize that retirees aren’t willing to settle for a view and a roster of activities. They’re accustomed to up-to-date technology in their homes and expect the same in their next residence, research says....
Jun 8, 2015 | Aging In Place, Senior Health
Imagine that your beloved grandmother — the one who made you cookies, bandaged your skinned knees and listened to you practice trombone for hours on end — can’t attend your wedding because she is too frail to travel. You’d feel heartbroken that someone so dear to you...
Jun 8, 2015 | Aging In Place, Senior Health
For members of the “sandwich generation” — those who support both their aging parents and their own children — knowing how best to care for Mom and Dad can present unfamiliar challenges. In almost all cases, seniors wish to remain in their own homes and resist moving...
Jun 7, 2015 | Aging In Place, Senior Health
Senior isolation is a serious issue for people over the age of 65 and their families who want to keep them involved. Here are 11 shocking facts that you may not know about senior isolation and its terrible effects. 1. Senior isolation increases the risk for death. One...
