Helping The Elderly JULY 2021 In Albany County, New York, some older adults have resumed their outside activities for the first time since the coronavirus disease pandemic gripped the nation. Other seniors, however, are facing more challenges in their return to normalcy. So, Community Caregivers are stepping in to help them out. The Guilderland-based nonprofit … Continue reading “Helping The Elderly JULY 2021”
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Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert During the COVID-19 pandemic, families kept in touch with their elderly family members to make sure that they were safe. Now, advocates for seniors are urging families to keep the lines of communication open to make sure their loved ones are not falling for financial scams. It’s not always easy … Continue reading “Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert”
Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech The age-tech industry is expected to boom over the next few years, and AARP plans to help it along through its Innovation Labs. AARP believes that helping companies in their efforts to offer “innovative, senior-focused tech-based products and services” allows older adults to choose how they live as they age. Companies and … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
Budget For Caregiving
Budget For Caregiving When we think of frontline workers in the healthcare profession, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists are a few that come to mind. People who are usually left off the frontline workers list but are also committed to helping the sick and elderly are caregivers. Because of this, caregiver advocacy groups recommend families include … Continue reading “Budget For Caregiving”
Happy 4th of July – Our Historic Day of Independence
Happy 4th of July – Our Historic Day of Independence For many, the 4th of July is a day for summer fun, relaxation, barbeques, and fireworks. But let us also remember that this day was forever etched in time by those who believed in a country where all men and women are equal and dedicated … Continue reading “Happy 4th of July – Our Historic Day of Independence”
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert An elderly woman in Harrison County, West Virginia, received a call saying that she had won a $1 million lottery. But there was a catch. The caller told the woman to send her $25,000 over a two-year period by mail and by wire. The lottery was a scam. The caller, … Continue reading “Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert”
Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech Older adults were hit the hardest during the first stage of the COVID-19 outbreak. Due to the pandemic, seniors were afraid to leave home and family members did not want to risk spreading the coronavirus disease when visiting their elderly loved ones. So, seniors stayed connected through telephone calls or virtual visits … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
Helping The Elderly
Helping The Elderly Sam Keursch’s grandparents wanted to get their COVID-19 vaccinations in January, so Sam watched how his father scheduled their appointments online. Sam, a 12-year-old New York resident, realized that seniors wanted to make appointments but were not very good with technology. Inspired to help the elderly, Sam contacted his neighbor, Gitta Silberstein, … Continue reading “Helping The Elderly”
Healthy Diet and Exercise in Midlife May Prevent Serious Health Conditions in Senior Years
Healthy Diet and Exercise in Midlife May Prevent Serious Health Conditions in Senior Years An ongoing, multigenerational study shows that regular physical activity and a healthy diet may be the key to middle-aged adults avoiding cardiovascular disease in later life. The latest study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, used data from … Continue reading “Healthy Diet and Exercise in Midlife May Prevent Serious Health Conditions in Senior Years”
Managing Arthritis Pain
Managing Arthritis Pain Health experts agree that arthritis is a leading cause of pain and those who have the debilitating condition would concur with that statement. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, with most causing pain and stiffness in and around the affected joints or tissues, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease … Continue reading “Managing Arthritis Pain”