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Alzheimer’s Disease, Another Full-Time Job

We have posted before about how difficult it can be to balance caregiving for loved ones while holding down a regular job. The toll of juggling responsibilities can cause poor health for the caregiver, such as exhaustion, depression, and bad eating habits. [...]

2018-01-12T17:54:32-06:00January 12th, 2018|Comments Off on Alzheimer’s Disease, Another Full-Time Job

You’re never too old to find new love!

Let's start off 2018 positively, with a heartwarming story from last year about an older couple that bucked the trend and found new love even in their later years. They even met at the gym! Just goes to show health and wellness [...]

2018-01-08T15:34:55-06:00January 8th, 2018|Comments Off on You’re never too old to find new love!

Ready to retire? Here are the best cities for seniors.

Have you been considering retiring? Planning your retirement effectively is about more than just securing your finances. Much like real estate, it's also about "location, location, location." Here's a list of the top ten cities to retire in, as rated by [...]

2017-12-12T18:37:03-06:00December 12th, 2017|Comments Off on Ready to retire? Here are the best cities for seniors.

Number of Seniors Hospitalized Due to Opioids Triples

This article from August of this year remains as pertinent as ever. Young adults are not the only ones at risk from opioid abuse. It can affect the elderly as well. According to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality data [...]

2017-11-28T16:25:31-06:00November 28th, 2017|Comments Off on Number of Seniors Hospitalized Due to Opioids Triples

Car features to keep seniors driving safely for longer

In our previous blog post, we discussed knowing when is the time to have the talk with your elderly loved ones about stopping driving. However, modern cars are now being equipped with many features that make it easier for seniors to [...]

2017-11-04T18:20:43-05:00November 4th, 2017|Comments Off on Car features to keep seniors driving safely for longer

Taking Away the Car Keys

Having the talk with your elderly parents about driving is never easy. This article by Prairie Rose Care Management does a great job describing some of the difficult aspects of that situation. http://prairierosecare.com/taking-away-the-car-keys/ "A family meeting was called to discuss the [...]

2017-10-06T20:30:40-05:00October 6th, 2017|Comments Off on Taking Away the Car Keys

The health risks of being a full-time caregiver to your spouse

Being the family caregiver can be a thankless job, but did you also know that it could be a dangerous one? Just because you're not at risk of physical injury doesn't mean that taking on a certain job won't be detrimental [...]

2017-10-06T20:37:19-05:00September 27th, 2017|Comments Off on The health risks of being a full-time caregiver to your spouse

Falls: High Costs and Steeper Risks

One of the most recurring incidents among elders is falls. Each year, one third of elders aged 65 or older suffers a fall. While falling may seem a rather benign occurrence for most young and not-so-young people, the effects on older [...]

2017-10-26T18:47:51-05:00September 19th, 2017|Comments Off on Falls: High Costs and Steeper Risks

Get Thee to a Doctor!

It is a natural part of life. But when the sadness persists and interferes with everyday life, it may be depression. Depression is not a normal part of growing older. It is a treatable medical illness, much like heart disease or [...]

2017-10-26T18:54:38-05:00August 29th, 2017|Comments Off on Get Thee to a Doctor!

The Silent Scourge of Elder Suicide

I recently read about an elderly couple from West Allis who made a suicide pact. Virginia Wilcox suffered from Alzheimer’s and her husband Paul was her primary caregiver. Having been married for 48 years, they were entirely devoted to one another. [...]

2017-10-26T19:06:03-05:00August 19th, 2017|Comments Off on The Silent Scourge of Elder Suicide
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