In 2050, there will be 458 million Americans, including 92.1 million over 65, according to the US Census Bureau. If these projections are accurate, seniors will constitute slightly over 20 percent of the population. By the year 2030, all of…
A smart home can extend the lifespan of seniors who are financially stable and choose to age in place. Family caregivers are freer to move about their daily lives knowing they can check remotely on their loved one and that…
Recently, your parent had a stroke and is returning home after spending several weeks in the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation. The care providers assure you that your parent will be fine returning home, but you still worry. How can you…
The number of patients living with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to rise sharply according to a study conducted by The Lewin Group of Falls Church, VA on the behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. By the year 2040 more than twice…
Even in the best of circumstances, adults living in senior communities and long-term care facilities fight loneliness and isolation, which is linked to anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, and other ailments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and…