Gerotranscendence: Often Overlooked Virtues of Aging
According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of American seniors projects to at least double by 2060. Although many people resist the changes that occur with every birthday, …
Category: Senior Safety
How Long Does Shingles Last In The Elderly?
Shingles is a viral infection that follows a varicella-zoster infection, although it can take decades for symptoms of the secondary disease to emerge. The condition presents as a painful …
Learn How To Make A Family Tree With This Simple Guide
Learning how to make a family tree can be an easy and fun experience for everyone in the family. You may be wondering how to make a genealogical tree, and …
Understanding Diogenes Syndrome and Elderly Hoarding
Did you know that up to 1 in 20 of the elderly have tendencies that are consistent with hoarding? Scientists call the combination of self-neglect, extreme hoarding, squalor, and a …
How To Organize Your Care Calendar with Lotsa Helping Hands
Seniors need help, but they’re often left to fend for themselves. Over 8 million seniors get support from long term care services yearly. Support agencies aren’t always going to …
How Does Low Acid Coffee Help Seniors With Digestive Disorders?
Seniors are prone to many different digestive disorders, but even in spite of these disorders, are probably reluctant to give up their daily caffeine habit. Thankfully, there’s a solution …
Seniors Can Now Lower the Potential of Identity Theft with MySSA
Signing up for MySSA and using it regularly can now help reduce identity theft risks that have plagued senior citizens for years. Metlife Mature Market Institute estimates that senior citizens …
How Electronics for Senior Citizens Can Boost Quality of Life
There has been a common misconception for a long time that technology and seniors simply do not mesh. Although it is true that a portion of seniors feels slightly …
Nursing Home Signs You May Not Be Noticing
As the population ages, more family members find themselves taking care of elderly parents, grandparents or other loved ones. It can be difficult to care for loved ones while …
Offering Comfort Through the Stages of Death and Dying
Death is not a subject that is easy to discuss. Yet, it’s something we all must face someday. If you have a loved one who is nearing this time, …