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The Elderly and Coronavirus: Getting Help and Staying Connected The novel coronavirus has upended the lives of millions in the United States and around the world. But the global pandemic has been especially devastating for seniors, one of the groups most vulnerable to COVID-19’s devastating effects, including severe respiratory failure, organ failure, and death. It’s … Continue reading “The Elderly and Coronavirus: Getting Help and Staying Connected”

Myths About Face Masks Before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) outbreak earlier this year, face masks were commonly worn by people in certain professions, such as health care providers and construction workers. Now, adults and children alike are wearing face masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Despite the fact that health officials support wearing … Continue reading “Myths About Face Masks”

Older Americans Urged to Continue ‘Distancing’ Now that states are easing restrictions put in place by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, the message to older adults and people with chronic underlying health conditions has not changed: Stay home whenever possible, and practice social distancing. Adults 65 years old and older and people with chronic … Continue reading “Older Americans Urged to Continue ‘Distancing’”

Coronavirus: Elderly Dependents Don’t Get Stimulus Checks Now that the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the nation’s economy, millions of Americans are anxiously awaiting the arrival of stimulus checks desperately needed to offset wages lost to the nationwide shutdown. Unfortunately, it turns out that many older adults who must rely on family members for care and … Continue reading “Coronavirus: Elderly Dependents Don’t Get Stimulus Checks”

Misleading and Dangerous Information During the Coronavirus Pandemic Because COVID-19 had never before infected humans, much remains unknown about this potentially deadly virus, including means of prevention and treatment. Unfortunately, this knowledge vacuum has allowed a great deal of disinformation – including conspiracy theories, rumors, and myths — to circulate on the airwaves and through … Continue reading “Misleading and Dangerous Information During the Coronavirus Pandemic”

Financial impact of Dementia During Tax Season When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, much of the focus goes on how to care for the older adult living with the condition. What may not be as apparent are the significant costs associated with dementia care. Alzheimer’s disease is the most expensive disease in … Continue reading “Financial impact of Dementia During Tax Season”

Scam Alert/Fraud Alert Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, older adults have been taking extra precautions to avoid becoming infected with the disease. Now, seniors must take precautions from being conned by fraudsters whose scams are spreading just as quickly as COVID-19 itself. Scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents have targeted older … Continue reading “Scam Alert/Fraud Alert”

Is Telehealth a Digital Solution for Dementia Care? Using telehealth services for dementia care is just as effective as traditional face-to-face home visits, and maybe a more affordable alternative for older adults, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. The study found that using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone … Continue reading “Is Telehealth a Digital Solution for Dementia Care?”

2020 Age-Technology Trends Sheltering in place left many older adults in social isolation as they took extra precautions to avoid exposure to the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The government-issued stay-at-home orders prevented seniors from getting in-home visits from family and friends, going to senior or respite centers, shopping for groceries, and enjoying other daily activities. But, … Continue reading “2020 Age-Technology Trends”