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2020 Age-Technology trends (Overview) Seniors who choose to age in place are getting a boost from smart technologies to live life on their own terms. Chatbots, virtual assistants, and other wireless devices are keeping older adults connected with family and friends while helping them with daily living activities. The mission to provide smart-living technology for … Continue reading “2020 Age-Technology trends (Overview)”

Meal Delivery Services For Seniors Healthy eating is important for people of all ages, but especially for older adults whose nutritional needs change during the aging process. Seniors walk a delicate balance between eating foods with high nutritional value and eating fewer calories. Research shows that because an older adult’s ability to absorb and use … Continue reading “Meal Delivery Services For Seniors”

Memorial Day – Remember & Honor Memorial Day is a day to honor our fallen heroes who bravely defended our country. It’s a day to commemorate the veterans, current service men and women, and families. To all the men and women who have given the greatest sacrifice one could give for our country, and to … Continue reading “Memorial Day – Remember & Honor”

Testing for Alzheimer’s A recently published study suggests that high blood levels of RNA produced by a certain gene could act as a biomarker for predicting Alzheimer’s disease. Generally, doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias with a variety of methods, such as memory and cognitive tests, blood and urine tests, an MRI, CT or … Continue reading “Testing for Alzheimer’s”

Good Deeds in the Time of Coronavirus Ever since the novel coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan, China late last year, life in the United States and around the world has changed dramatically and in ways, few ever thought possible. With millions sickened and tens-of-thousands dead across the globe, healthcare systems overburdened to the point of … Continue reading “Good Deeds in the Time of Coronavirus”

Helping the Elderly The social distancing and stay-in-place orders to prevent further spreading of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have made it more difficult for seniors to gather with friends and receive visits from family members. Health officials say adults 60 years old and older who have underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and … Continue reading “Helping the Elderly”

Good Deeds-Pitching in to help make masks Businesses and individuals are redirecting their efforts to provide medical professionals and first responders with the personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. As the number of coronavirus disease, 2019 (COVID-19) cases swelled into the hundreds of thousands, a shortage of face masks, face shields, … Continue reading “Good Deeds-Pitching in to help make masks”

Health Precautions for Older Adults Against COVID-19 As the coronavirus continues to spread, public health officials warn that adults 60 and over and those with underlying conditions remain the most vulnerable to the disease, even though it infects people of all ages. Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly spreads through close contact with people, older … Continue reading “Health Precautions for Older Adults Against COVID-19”

Caregiving During Coronavirus The coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for caregivers to provide in-home care to older adults who are at a higher risk of contracting the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises adults over 65, especially those with underlying health conditions, to stay away from crowds and keep a … Continue reading “Caregiving During Coronavirus”

Dementia or Alzheimer’s During COVID-19 With the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic continuing to disrupt lives around the globe, caretakers must use extra precautions when caring for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) has upset daily schedules, caregivers have the daunting task of explaining to those with a dementia-related illness why they … Continue reading “Dementia or Alzheimer’s During COVID-19”