Sleep problems effect us all. Seemingly, more so as we age. In elder care, this may encompass multiple people. The elder, the family, and the home care staff. Sleep problems are the most frequent reason given in a family's...

Sleep disturbances can be caused by dementia, which can affect a senior's sense of day and night. There is confusion enough that elderly may be completely reversed, thinking night is day. The effect is magnified when the person...

Poor sleep quality, for elderly and all of us, can lead to feeling tired, irritable, and slow the next day. But for your brain, poor sleep may cause health issues relating to dementia. On an everyday — and every...

Guest blog post submitted by Rebecca, a student conducting independent research this summer... **************************************************** Memory loss is often considered an “old person problem”. Unfortunately, that’s far from true. People of any age can experience inconvenient bouts of forgetfulness. Can’t...

Guest blog post submitted by Rebecca, a student conducting independent research this summer... **************************************************** A new study released in November of 2021 found it’s best to mix it up when it comes to stimulating activities that stimulate the brain. The recent...

What is the best retirement age for elderly? How is a senior's health? When should an elderly parent file for Social Security benefits? In 1983, Congress raised the age at which seniors could collect their full Social Security benefits. This change was...

There are many elderly issues relating to retirement, health, and aging. Here are some questions to ponder: 1) Where to live? Move to a warmer climate in order to avoid harsh winters? 2) Downsize the house? Eliminate stairs,...

Don’t Ignore Signs of Poor Hearing If your elderly parents, or a senior you know, has age-related hearing loss, they may have a difficult time hearing what others are saying. Or, they may be unable to tolerate loud sounds....

According to the National Institute on Deafness, one third of our elderly parents have hearing loss. And, upwards of 50% of those over 85 have hearing loss. Clearly, seniors lose hearing as they age. Hearing loss may be the...

Home provides comfort and security. As aging progresses, more and more services are being delivered at home. Groceries, transportation, and medical appointments are all services who increasingly cater to consumers being in their home. For many elderly, the solution...