Because aging Americans are more susceptible to the coronavirus, deaths in this age group are high. Although nursing home residents are less than one percent of the total US population, according to a report in the Minnesota Star Tribune, they…
The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act was designed to combat the growing epidemic of the elderly being taken advantage of financially and abused physically. A study conducted by the National Council on Aging indicates that approximately 1 in 10…
Assisted living facilities offer a sense of community and necessary medical care. Identifying the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable locations. Research and preparation yield the best…
Much appreciation goes out to the healthcare workers and their support staff for taking care of the ill and vulnerable. At the same time, we should be skeptical of bills we may be presented for that care. The struggle to…
53 million Americans provide care for an older family member, which is around 17 percent of the US population, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, struggling to balance caregiving tasks with their workload and other family responsibilities. These…
Although elder abuse events are significantly underreported, elder abuse manifests itself in many different ways and may present itself in older adults' lives concurrently. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as five million older adults…
The US Department of Veterans offers numerous basic health care and education benefits to veterans through the Tricare and the GI Bill. Even with these programs that help veterans and their families, other little-known services can improve their lives and…
Tips for Selecting an In-Home Care Provider There will come a time when your parent may no longer be safe living at home alone due to physical or emotional/social concerns. In home care can provide a solution to make everyone…
When taking into account the costs of dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, policymakers consider both indirect and direct costs. Direct costs, in this instance, are the medical and social/non-medical care costs related to dementia; on average, expenses included $273 per month…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports one out of five senior falls causes a serious injury like a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday…