Elderly at Risk As the summer heat continues, it is advisable to be aware of the symptoms and risks associated with over-heating. Continuing our series of heat related health problems, we first outlined dehydration. Last week, we discussed heat exhaustion....

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion It is hot outside. In many parts of the country, the combination of heat and humidity can be debilitating to even the most robust and healthy individuals. However, the elderly can be especially vulnerable to the...

Depressed? Try Some Flowers I recently came across some interesting information courtesy of Companion Connection Senior Care, a members-only nationwide affiliation of home care providers, highlighting the link between flowers and memory/cognitive engagement. In summary, researchers at Rutgers University found that...

Professional Care Can Relieve Family Burnout Absorbing the care and support for elderly parents can be stressful, overwhelming, and costly. All seniors have different emotional and physical needs, so there is no "one solution" that will permanently fit. Some elderly...

Not So Difficult to Watch What You Eat As we enter the hot summer season, I am always reminding myself to encourage seniors and families to remain hydrated. You've heard this before...drink plenty of water to avoid and prevent dehydration. Along...

Don't Ignore Signs of Bad Hearing According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one third of those over 60 and half of those over 85 have hearing loss. While a hearing loss is considered a normal...

How to Determine Eligibility The application process and paperwork required to submit an application for Aid & Attendance eligibility is relatively simple.  However, there is no real instruction manual.  I have helped numerous parties complete and submit documents to the...

Pension Provides Financial Assistance  The federal arm of the Veteran Administration provides financial assistance for qualifying veterans (or surviving spouses) through the Aid and Attendance pension benefit. It is intended for those requiring help with routine tasks, or two or...

Elderly Marketplace Braces for Voluminous Change - The first wave of the so-called "baby boomers" reached the ripe old age of 65 last year. It is projected that by the time we reach the year 2030, approximately 20 percent of...

Activity and Nurturing for Elders with Pets For seniors living alone or dealing with the loss of a loved one, life can get boring, monotonous, and depressing. The benefits of having a pet at home may just be the tonic...