Helping Elderly Patients Through Surgery

We all know the elderly population requires more specialized care than younger people do. This may be due to chronic conditions, weakened immune systems, and lowered muscle tone. However, special consideration should be taken when helping elderly patients through surgery.  It could mean the difference between going back to normal life and long-term disabilities. According to the Philly Inquirer, knowing the patient's baseline functioning is the first step. This is [...]

By |2019-04-22T13:49:07-07:00May 2nd, 2019|Aging Issues, Health, Medical|Comments Off on Helping Elderly Patients Through Surgery
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Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

If you see something, say something. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security advises us to follow this rule in regards to suspicious activity. Seniors are often easier targets for financial scams. A 2017 AARP survey found that nearly half of financial fraud victims were over 70. However, the sad reality is that 43 out of 44 elder financial scams go unreported. Therefore, it is vitally important for people to report [...]

By |2019-04-22T13:28:35-07:00April 29th, 2019|Aging Issues, Elder Abuse, Financial Matters|Comments Off on Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
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Protecting Against Cognitive Decline

Cognitive decline is a normal part of aging. Aging brains naturally have more of a build up of toxins. Although this is a natural part of growing older, certain lifestyle factors can influence the severity of impairment. Exercise, sleep, and diet all play a powerful role. However, it's never too early to pick up one of these brain boosting habits. We may not be able to totally prevent cognitive decline, [...]

By |2019-04-12T10:14:06-07:00April 25th, 2019|Aging Issues, Exercise, Health|Comments Off on Protecting Against Cognitive Decline
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Attitudes and Beliefs about Aging

Most can agree that a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine both have a positive impact as we age. However, research has shown that something as simple as your attitudes and beliefs about aging play a role as well. Exposure to aging stereotypes have a correlation to the development cognitive decline and other health issues. Therefore, the beliefs you internalize matter. Because how you think about your aging process [...]

By |2019-04-22T13:23:13-07:00April 22nd, 2019|Aging, Aging Issues, Health|Comments Off on Attitudes and Beliefs about Aging
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Defining “Old”

There are currently around 70 million baby boomers. Some are hyper-focused on maintaining youthfulness.  Or at the least, delaying what they consider to be old. There are countless self-help books and articles based off this topic. However, what is "old" anyway? Defining "old" is vastly different to almost every person you ask. Factors such as health, cognitive function, and disability will play a role. But in reality, the definition of [...]

By |2019-03-29T12:28:30-07:00April 4th, 2019|Aging, Aging Issues|Comments Off on Defining “Old”
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Hobbies for Seniors with Limited Mobility

Seniors often have limited mobility. It could be due to conditions like strokes, arthritis, or injuries from falls. In addition, even the normal aging process can take a toll on our ability to move like we used to. Whatever the cause may be, hobbies and activities you once enjoyed do not have to end. Most of them can be modified in some way to accommodate your limitations as you age. [...]

By |2019-03-13T17:00:34-07:00March 25th, 2019|Aging Issues, Exercise, Mobility, Socializing|Comments Off on Hobbies for Seniors with Limited Mobility
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Palliative Care and Hospice Care

You have probably heard the terms palliative care and hospice care. You know both are commonly used in the aging population. Both forms of care revolve around ensuring comfort. Providing pain management. Both can help improve quality of life. You may need palliative care or hospice care for a loved one. Therefore, it is important to understand the difference. Care.com breaks down the similarities and differences for us. Both palliative [...]

By |2019-03-13T16:51:23-07:00March 21st, 2019|Aging Issues, End of Life, Hospice|Comments Off on Palliative Care and Hospice Care
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Protecting Finances for Seniors

Our society is becoming more and more technologically advanced. While this is a great way to oversee finances, unfortunately seniors fall victim to financial scams far too often. Older Americans have the highest rates of fraud. In any given year, they make up nearly 25 percent of fraud complaints. Due to these unfortunate statistics, protecting finances for seniors is crucial. This article from Lend EDU says to pay attention to [...]

By |2019-03-13T16:07:26-07:00March 18th, 2019|Aging Issues, Financial Matters, Planning|Comments Off on Protecting Finances for Seniors
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Grieving for Aging Parents

A lot of us think of our parents as capable and strong. We think of them as they once were when we were young. There are thousands of books, websites, and articles on helping your aging parents. But there are far fewer resources available to help you through the variety of emotions you're bound to experience as your parents age. As their health declines, baby boomers watch their parents and [...]

By |2019-03-13T15:19:20-07:00March 15th, 2019|Aging, Aging Issues, Family, Grieving|Comments Off on Grieving for Aging Parents
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The Importance of Good Nutrition

As we age, many of us develop chronic health conditions. This may be an inevitable part of growing older. But at the same time, there are ways to lower your risk of developing more serious health concerns. Health risks like high blood pressure, diabetes, and even osteoporosis can all be minimized. While you may not be able to completely prevent or get rid of certain health problems, the importance of [...]

By |2019-02-18T14:15:28-07:00February 28th, 2019|Aging Issues, Health|Comments Off on The Importance of Good Nutrition
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