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Age-Technology Trends When older adults wear a SECOM Pearl pendant, their focus is not on making a fashion statement but on remaining independent and improving their quality of life. The pendant is part of the SECOM Carehub, a monitoring system that supports seniors who want to live independently and securely in their homes. SECOM plc, … Continue reading “Age-Technology Trends “

Scam Alert | Fraud Alert | Fraud Protection The latest scams and fraud targeting the elderly Scams related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are just as persistent as the ongoing public health crisis. As the pandemic continues to plague the country, federal agencies continue to warn seniors about COVID-19-related schemes designed to steal their … Continue reading “Scam Alert/Fraud Alert”

Alternatives to Assisted Living There comes a time when some older adults begin to think about where to live if and when they need long-term care. For many, the thought of downsizing and moving into an assisted living facility (ALF) seems like a good plan. Assisted living facility (ALF) offer apartment-style living, 24-hour supervision, meals, … Continue reading “Alternatives to Assisted Living”

Helping the Elderly Stories Of Good People Helping the Elderly Joseph Zhong, a 17-year-old violinist, has been bringing joy to residents in retirement homes in Elkhorn, Nebraska, with his musical group, “Joy of Music.” The young musicians hold concerts at assisted living communities and retirement centers across the Metro area. The in-person concerts stopped, however, … Continue reading “Helping the Elderly”

Caregiving for the Elderly During Coronavirus and COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected everything in our lives, including how we care for the elderly during the pandemic. Adults 65 years old and older and individuals with underlying health conditions are still at risk of getting infected with the coronavirus. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, senior … Continue reading “Caregiving for the Elderly During Coronavirus and COVID-19”

Caregivers: Finding The Right Home Caregiver For Your Loved One Is an Important Step Hiring a caregiver may be necessary when you can no longer care for your loved one on your own. But, where do you find the right home-based caregiver? What’s more, what type of caregiver does your loved one need? The demand … Continue reading “Caregivers: Finding The Right Home Caregiver For Your Loved One Is an Important Step”

Hand Sanitizers to Avoid That Do Not Protect From Coronavirus The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public to avoid buying hand sanitizer that contains methanol, a type of wood alcohol used to create fuel and antifreeze. Methanol is toxic when absorbed through the skin and life-threatening when ingested. Hand-sanitizing products have … Continue reading “Hand Sanitizers to Avoid That Do Not Protect From Coronavirus”

Face Shields or Masks? Which Is Better for Coronavirus Protection? There’s no question that people should wear face coverings in public to protect themselves against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The question up for debate is whether a face mask or a face shield provides the best protection against the potentially fatal illness. Since the … Continue reading “Face Shields or Masks? Which Is Better for Coronavirus Protection?”

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 social media, … Continue reading “Dangerous Information During the Coronavirus Pandemic”

CDC Adds New Covid-19 Symptoms As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added new COVID-19 symptoms to its growing list for the potentially deadly illness. In many instances, people infected with the coronavirus display common symptoms that indicate they have the … Continue reading “CDC Adds New Covid-19 Symptoms”