Be Aware of These Common Scams Against Older Adults
Unfortunately, older adults are a target for scam artists to make money. If you are the adult child of an older adult, educating them on the most common types of scams is the best defense.
Seven Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe from Identity Thieves
The Internet, social media and technology in general have all made identify theft a growing problem. Older adults are often targeted for a variety of reasons.
National Home Care and Hospice Month in America
Every fall, November is designated as National Home Care and Hospice Month. This is a time of year when hospice advocates work to educate the public about end-of-life care and all the benefits it provides for patients and their families. It also gives hospice organizations the opportunity to honor and thank the teams of professionals who dedicate their lives to providing quality care and support.
Hospice Tree of Light: Remembering Those We Lost
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one, and yet they also provide us with an opportunity to remember those we’ve lost and the light that still shines in our hearts in remembrance.
Celebrating Grandparents’ Day
As the age of the population climbs, there are more grandparents alive today than ever before. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts one in five people will be over the age of 65 by the time we reach the year 2030. It will mark the first time in history when there are more people over the age of 65 than children under age of five in the U.S.
Caring for Your Skin as You Age
Taking good care of your skin is important at any age. Did you know that skin cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States? Research shows that over the past three decades, more people in this country have been treated for skin cancer than all other forms of cancer combined. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
Healthy Holiday Food Choices
The holidays can be a tough time of year to eat healthy. For older adults who live with chronic health conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol or diabetes, making healthy food choices at holiday gatherings and events is important, as is avoiding the extra few pounds many people pack on during the season.
Holistic Remedies for Winter Arthritis Pain
For some older adults, the medications developed to help relieve the pain and symptoms of arthritis can create side effects including kidney problems and stomach ulcers. There are, however, some natural remedies that might help.
Osteoporosis Isn’t Just a Woman’s Health Problem
Studies show that complications and mortality among older adults who break their hip is higher for men than women. Some research shows a man’s risk to be as much as three times greater than a woman.
The Benefits of Chair Yoga for Seniors
Having a regular exercise routine can help older adults in a variety of ways, ranging from fall prevention to avoiding depression and relieving arthritis. The challenge that often presents itself is how to find safe forms of exercise that can accommodate the physical limitations aging often causes.