What is National Caregivers Day?
National Caregivers Day is an occasion to celebrate and honor those individuals who help our loved ones live better lives. It especially applies to those caregivers who help our elderly family members who require long-term and hospice care. The third Friday of February is the perfect time to show your appreciation to professional caregivers […]Read More
Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress for Seniors
The holidays can be a stressful time for those with even the most rock-solid constitution. Many of us fail to acknowledge the increase in stress levels that the holidays can inflict on senior family members. We arrange trips and visits with family members who don’t otherwise get to spend time with the elders during […]Read MorePERIODONTAL DISEASE BACTERIA LINKED TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Periodontal experts stress the importance of gum health in older adults and other at-risk groups CHICAGO – JANUARY 28, 2019 – A recent study has periodontists, experts in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of periodontal disease, encouraging patients to maintain gum health in an effort to reduce their Alzheimer’s disease risk. The study, published in the […]Read MoreBreast Cancer Statistics in Older Women
Did you know that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women? Here’s a troubling statistic about breast cancer in older women – half of all women recently diagnosed with breast cancer are over 60, and a fifth are older than 70, according to Harvard Health . While research continues to make remarkable advances […]Read MoreMore Doors to Medicare Home Health Closing, More Harm for Observation Status Patients
It appears that community dwelling older adults who access home health care may have a harder time accessing services if they are referred while residing at home. The new payment structure creates potential barriers for access for those admitted to the hospital under outpatient observation status. Update from the Center for Medicare Advocacy: […]Read MoreTHE MOST SURPRISING SECRET TO AGING WELL: SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC Researchers have been studying the impact of social isolation and loneliness on health and wellbeing for many years. Over and over it has been proven that social support acts as a buffer against illness and cognitive decline. Loneliness and seclusion are thought to be as bad as or worse […]Read More