It is most people’s dream to live a long and healthy life. Wisdom is one of the reasons why we admire senior citizens. However, their long life often comes with the grief of outliving their spouses, friends, and sometimes their…
Housing options for seniors are undergoing exciting changes. In 2018 senior housing occupancy fell to an eight-year low, even as the senior population continues to increase, as competition for the younger baby boomer market is ramping up and forcing a…
Many seniors are taking advantage of the internet of things (IoT) thanks to embedded electronic devices, and these technologies have created many conveniences. It is becoming increasingly common for everyday items like refrigerators, thermostats, and doorbells to be internet-connected making…
As a result of the Coronavirus, elderly people are experiencing isolation from family and extended community, which increases their risk of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older…
Three out of four Americans aged 50 or older wish to age in place according to a study conducted by AARP. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to facilitate this. The alternatives include home-sharing (32%),…
New innovations in-home healthcare funded by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) delivers cost-effective, quality care for veterans. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs, particularly arbitrary caregiver dismissals, the home health services sector of…
Solo aging is a senior who has no children and no younger (or healthier) family members to assist them as they age.
We currently live in a world of the Internet of Things (IoT). Embedded electronics with internet connectivity simplify tasks and are a pervasive part of our daily lives. Typically, the younger generations are very adept at navigating the IoT while…
According to 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…