Acceptance Influences Happiness in Later Life

The study showed that being able to accept what cannot be changed is as important as the feeling of being able to maintain control.

Brush Up On Your Oral Health

According to a recent survey by Procter & Gamble brands and AARP, seniors and baby boomers rank dental health among their top three medical concerns. Find out the three top dental concerns for mature adults and how to prevent such problems.

Spirituality and Aging

Studies show seniors become more focused on their spiritual lives and faith as they age.

For a Change, Some Good News About Seniors and Health Care Providers

The doctor isn’t the only one who can help seniors manage their health care needs. Find out who else should be on your care team in today's post.

Age is Just a Number in this Sporting Event

Sid Beckwith celebrated his 95th birthday on July 19th by shooting a 95 for his 18-hole round.

Don’t Get Duped by the Latest Senior Phone Scam

The latest phone scam targeting seniors involves a caller saying that a friend or family member has ordered you a medical alert system -- and paid for it, too.

Study Explores Words Seniors Find Offensive

The survey asked 1,114 participants how they felt about the language that is most often used to describe seniors and senior living.

Is it Too Late to Find a New Best Friend at Your Age?

If you need to increase your circle of friends in your 50s and 60s, finding and forming new friendships can be challenging.

What Caregivers Need to Know about Qualifying for Assisted Living

A writer talked about “time for everything under the sun”. He says that there is an appointed time in every activity under heaven. And when the time comes that we have to decide on sending our love ones to reside in an assisted-living community, or as an elderly, you realized you’re not capable of living [...]

Common Care Services at an Assisted Living Community

As you are looking for an Assisted Living Community, the first thing that you wanted to check is the care services that they offer. What you want to know, if it is worth spending the money for the services they render. Behind this thought, what you really want to find out is the sincerity and [...]

Tips for Caring for a Loved One Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caring for our love one with Alzheimer’s can be a privilege or a burden depending on how you take it. It can be very rewarding. And can be very difficult and overwhelming. It is a great challenge that requires a lot of patient, skills and knowledge. We have to learn the skills of how to [...]

Brain Games: Ways to Keep Your Memory Strong

Use it or lose it! While this adage normally applies to our muscles and the need for physical activity, it is also relevant to the human brain. As with our muscles, the brain needs regular workouts to stay healthy and fit as we age. Just as we lose lean muscle mass as we get older, [...]

Staying Healthy in the Summer for Those with Alzheimer’s

Summer Safety Tips For a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, the “dog days” of August and early September can bring additional safety risks. However, by following some simple safety tips, you and your family can enjoy a safe and sunny time together: Dealing with Hot, Sunny Weather • Apply Plenty of Sunscreen – Make sure [...]

Medicare to Raise Payment to Nursing Homes on 2013

2013 will be a good year for Nursing Home Facilities! This is after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS – a US government agency) posted news that the Federal government decided to raise Medicare payment to nursing homes by 1.8%. The formal announcement of CMS regarding this matter, Fiscal Year 2013 Skilled Nursing [...]

The Future of Memory Care

If you have a friend or family member currently living in a memory care community, what changes would you like to see?

Survey Estimates Costs of Long-Term Care

In its 10th year, the Genworth survey offers cost information on almost 15, 300 long-term care providers in 437 areas of the U.S.

A Cure for Dementia?

In all the talk about ways to ward off dementia, is it possible that we could find a cure for the diseases that cause memory loss?

Senior Care Providers Imagine Possibilities

The occupational therapist (OT) persevered where others had been unsuccessful and had his patient walking again.

Do Seniors Need More Vaccines?

According to the CDC, not enough seniors are being vaccinated for flu and pneumonia, which represent the seventh leading cause of death for adults 65 and over.

Celebrating Birthdays in Senior Living

Most senior living communities have space devoted for families to enjoy a private party. Learn more

How Caregivers Go On After the Loss of a Loved One

How can you possibly bounce back after a loved one you were caring for you passes?

#ElderCareChat 7/17/13 Recap: All About Assisted Living

Get the highlights of this week's dynamic #ElderCareChat discussion on assisted living in this recap post.

Helping Senior Parents Downsize Before a Move

It's important when helping a senior parent through a downsizing to address practical issues of preparing the home for sale and the emotional aspects.

Scanadu Scout Health Scanner Will Be Ideal for Seniors

The Scanadu Scout will take people’s vital sign readings. What make the Scout innovative is it reads your vitals after simply being pressed against the skin.

Aging Seniors Need More Help with Activities of Daily Living

A new study just published has found the amount of assistance necessary for ADL care has risen sharply as life spans have increased.

How Can I Reconnect with my Memory Impaired Parent?

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia is life-changing, for both the person with the disease and their family and friends. But while memory impairment can change the relationship between parent and child, there are a variety of ways that an adult child can reconnect with their parent. Be Patient When Communicating Alzheimer’s often [...]

High-Calorie Foods That Are Good for You

Research has shown there are good fats and some high-calorie foods that have definite health benefits.

Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Hikes Hit Seniors

Recently, many insurance industry providers of LTC have raised their premiums, in one case as much as 75% for a subscriber.

Aging Boomers Impact Healthcare

The average person over 65 has multiple chronic health conditions, including hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

How to Find Rest When You’re Caring Around the Clock

Get tips and ideas on how to rest when and where you can as a caregiver, especially if you're often providing care on limited sleep.

Bringing the Family to Assisted Living

In today's post, get simple tips for bringing home and family with you to assisted living.

Must-Haves for Senior Travel

Do you have travel must-haves? Here's a list of some helpful extras.

TimeSlips Storytelling Inspires Senior Creativity

A creative program that was originally designed to assist seniors with dementia, TimeSlips uses a storytelling format to spur creativity in older adults and others.

“Awakenings” Neurologist Oliver Sacks On Turning 80

Still writing and teaching neurology at the N.Y.U. School of medicine, Oliver Sacks reflected on his upcoming 80th birthday this week.

Helping Depressed Seniors in Community-Based Programs

Untreated depression in older adults remains a serious concern, particularly for those in community-based settings without good access to care.

5 Health Tips for Senior Dental Care

Here are five tips to help you maintain a healthy smile throughout your golden years.

Maintain Memory by Reading and Writing

Those participating in brain-stimulating tasks, like reading and writing, in their early and later lives showed a much slower rate of memory decline.

Finding Your Best Senior Living Match

Whether you’re considering a 55+ condo, an retirement living apartment, or an assisted living suite, read our tips for finding your best match.

Senior Safety in the Bathroom

What's the most dangerous room in a senior's home? Bathrooms are full of safety hazards.

Should Seniors Avoid Hospitalization in July?

Studies have shown that the quality of hospital care drops during this month, dubbed the “July Effect.” The highest occurrences of medical errors and other risks have been found in teaching hospitals.

Older Couples Better at Avoiding Conflict

Researchers found that typically, older couples avoided conflict when talking about hot-button topics or in a demand-withdraw communication pattern.

Who to Know When You’re a Caregiver

Consider these helpful professionals -- outside of a doctor's office -- when you need assistance, expertise or guidance along your caregiving way.

85-Year-Old College Graduate Sets a High Standard

As her college career progressed, Willadene Zedan realized she was doing more than staving off boredom and dementia -- she was training for a new career.

#ElderCareChat 7/3/13 Recap: New Research About Caregivers

The Pew Research Center recently released new data on caregivers. In this week's #ElderCareChat conversation, we discussed several findings. Read on for more.

Older, Less Healthy Snorkelers Allowed on Great Barrier Reef

For snorkelers and scuba divers, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has one of the world’s most amazing displays of underwater scenic vistas and is a destination for many.

Check Out Your Doctor’s Rating on Medicare Search Tool

What score would you give your physician? New online ranking tools help patients rate their doctors.

Continuing Education Is Required at This Senior Living Community

Seniors with and without past formal education are drawn to this community, which was designed to revitalize retirement for those who share a love of learning.

Play an Instrument, Enhance Brain Functioning

Rather than chalking up memory and hearing loss to the inevitable ravages of aging, why not pick up an instrument and give your brain a workout?

Seniors Combine Love of Animals with Volunteering

Animal-loving seniors, too, can benefit in so many ways by volunteering to work with animals. Combining a feel-good activity with exercise and knowing you’re filling a tremendous need is rewarding.

When Searching for Senior Care, Where to Spend and Where to Save

Senior care is expensive. Check out our tips on where to spend and where to save when considering options.

5 Ways Family Caregivers Sabotage Themselves

Good family caregivers are wonderful at looking after loved ones, due to their caring nature and selfless attention to others. Unfortunately, these traits also burn them out if not tempered with self-care and limit-setting.