Senior Scams: “The Scams” Kathy (not her real name) joined an online dating site for people over 50 because she felt lonely after two years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Aurora, Illinois, resident met a man on the site and fell in love with him. In a matter of weeks, the man told … Continue reading “Senior Scams: “The Scams””
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Senior Tech With more people ages 50 and over wanting to stay active longer and live independently as long as possible, new technologies are being developed to help them achieve their goals. Some smart devices are already operating in homes while new technologies are being tested in certain senior living communities. Many more are in … Continue reading “Senior Tech”
8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life
8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life Soaring inflation may be driving up prices in the United States, but there is one thing that is dropping significantly in the country: The life expectancy of Americans. In 2021, the United States experienced the biggest one-year drop in life expectancy since World War II, according to … Continue reading “8 Everyday Habits Linked With a Longer Life”
A Neurologist’s Tips for Fighting Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s
A Neurologist’s Tips for Fighting Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s If you’re over 50 and find yourself misplacing your keys, forgetting why you went into a room or trying to remember a familiar friend’s name, you may be worried that you’re developing Alzheimer’s disease. “In America today, anyone over 50 lives in dread of the big … Continue reading “A Neurologist’s Tips for Fighting Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s”
“Happy Thanksgiving” From FCP Live-In!
LiveInHomeCare.com “Happy Thanksgiving” From FCP Live-In! We would like to wish everyone a happy and wonderful Thanksgiving! May Thanksgiving remind us to be grateful for what we have, and bountiful with reasons to be grateful for the future! Be happy, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving from everyone at FCP Live-In! SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTER FORWARD … Continue reading ““Happy Thanksgiving” From FCP Live-In!”
What Makes A Great Life?
What Makes A Great Life? Gallup Inc. has given a variety of surveys over the years, but one of the most comprehensive of them all is its “well-being” survey which the organization wanted to discover: What makes a great life? Gallup first asked the question in 2006 about well-being, which is used interchangeably with “happiness.” … Continue reading “What Makes A Great Life?”
Harvard nutritionist shares the No. 1 vitamin that keeps her brain ‘young and healthy’—and foods she eats ‘every day’
Harvard nutritionist shares the No. 1 vitamin that keeps her brain ‘young and healthy—and foods she eats ‘every day’ Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, educates her patients about the importance of maintaining their mental health and adopting a healthy diet. Likewise, Dr. Naidoo makes sure she practices what she advises her patients. “I always … Continue reading “Harvard nutritionist shares the No. 1 vitamin that keeps her brain ‘young and healthy’—and foods she eats ‘every day’”
FCP Live-In Caregiving – A Cost-Effective Alternative
FCP Live-In Caregiving – A Cost-Effective Alternative by Kevin Williams, Care Coordinator, FCP Live-In As seen on ConnellyLaw.com Guest Blog “One of the major issues families struggle with when it comes to aging parents is their living situation,” said certified elder law Attorney RJ Connelly III. “Most seniors want to stay at home where they … Continue reading “FCP Live-In Caregiving – A Cost-Effective Alternative”
Why Are Neurological Disorders on The Rise?
Why Are Neurological Disorders on The Rise? Medical experts are seeing a continual increase in neurological disorders that cause death and disabilities and neuroscientists are stepping up their research efforts to get to the root of the problem. Although specific causes of neurological disorders vary, some studies show age and environmental pollution are factors behind … Continue reading “Why Are Neurological Disorders on The Rise?”
How To ‘Age In Place’
How To ‘Age In Place’ When Karen Hauck advises seniors on how to age in place safely or consults with those who want to construct a new “forever home,” she is speaking from first-hand experience. Before becoming a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Hauck and her husband, James, were caregivers for her parents and relatives—all … Continue reading “How To ‘Age In Place’”