New laws add stiffer penalties to those charged with elderly abuse As the number of elder abuse reports increase, elected officials nationwide are taking action to protect seniors from physical harm and elderly financial exploitation. State authorities have been tightening up elder abuse laws and creating more penalties for crimes against older adults. Tennessee, for … Continue reading “New laws add stiffer penalties to those charged with elderly abuse”
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Why Background checks are important when hiring a caregiver
Why Background checks are important when hiring a caregiver In time, older adults and the people who care for them each day develop a relationship of trust. Unfortunately, some caregivers betray that trust and cause physical, emotional, and financial harm to older adults. Maintaining the safety and security of older adults is one of the … Continue reading “Why Background checks are important when hiring a caregiver”
Elder Fraud | Scam Alert
Elder Fraud | Scam Alert If you are a grandparent and someone pretending to be your grandchild calls you in the middle of the night in a panic and asks you for cash to get out of a foreign country, hang up the phone. With the number of financial scams increasing against seniors, older adults … Continue reading “Elder Fraud | Scam Alert”
Elderly in Japan Are Wearing Exoskeletons to Keep Working Past Retirement Age
Elderly in Japan Are Wearing Exoskeletons to Keep Working Past Retirement Age At a time when some older adults say they are being forced out of their jobs, people 65 and over in Japan are working longer and some are even entering the workforce. Seniors in Japan, which has one of the world’s oldest populations, … Continue reading “Elderly in Japan Are Wearing Exoskeletons to Keep Working Past Retirement Age”
Fight Alzheimer’s! 15 Foods and Diet Tweaks to Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Fight Alzheimer’s! 15 Foods and Diet Tweaks to Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia Most people understand that a healthy diet is essential for a healthy heart. But the old adage, “You Are What You Eat,” might go even further, as evidence increasingly suggests that the same concept holds true for the brain! Recently, a study conducted … Continue reading “Fight Alzheimer’s! 15 Foods and Diet Tweaks to Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia”
Pope says society needs to move “in step” with the elderly
Pope says society needs to move “in step” with the elderly Older adults have much to offer because of their wisdom, skill, and experience, but are often brushed aside in our “poisonous throwaway culture,” Pope Francis said. To counter this requires building a “more welcoming, more human, and more inclusive” society. The type of society … Continue reading “Pope says society needs to move “in step” with the elderly”
Helping the Elderly | Good Deeds From Good People
Helping the Elderly | Good Deeds From Good People Studies show that a growing number of seniors are deciding to stay in their homes because they value their independence. However, some seniors have trouble making home repairs, staying active, or remaining socially connected to their communities. Fortunately, compassionate neighbors are banding together to help older … Continue reading “Helping the Elderly | Good Deeds From Good People”
Managing Heart Disease
Managing Heart Disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but the medical condition can be managed by developing healthy habits and taking medication as prescribed. Managing heart disease is vital to improving your heart health and avoiding serious—and fatal—consequences of the condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading “Managing Heart Disease”
Flu Season | Better Protection for Elderly with ‘Enhanced’ Flu Vaccines
Flu Season | Better Protection for Elderly with ‘Enhanced’ Flu Vaccines Millions of people across the United States have already been sickened by the influenza virus – the dreaded flu. But according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the worst may be yet to come! Bottom Line: It’s vital to be vaccinated against … Continue reading “Flu Season | Better Protection for Elderly with ‘Enhanced’ Flu Vaccines”
Seniors, Depression And A Caregiver
Seniors, Depression And A Caregiver When an energetic and outgoing older adult withdraws from social activities, stops calling friends, and prefers being alone, depression could be a likely reason for the change in behavior. Depression in older adults is often overlooked because symptoms of mood disorder are also associated with health conditions common among seniors. … Continue reading “Seniors, Depression And A Caregiver”