Why Everyone Over 50 Should be Training for the Senior Games

by Phil Campbell, M.S., M.A., FACHE Senior Games participant and author of Ready, Set, GO! Synergy Fitness - 2nd EditionNew biomedical research proves why everyone over age 50 should be training for the Senior Games.Research discoveries in 2002 show that we can unleash the most powerful body fat-cutting, muscle-toning, anti-aging... Read More

How To Find Affordable Senior Housing

A few years ago Miranda M. became a widow. After a short time her grandson (her only available relative) persuaded her to move across several states to be closer to him.He located a nice retirement apartment where meals, housekeeping, and transportation are provided. By using her small Social Security income,... Read More

Review of the Changing Protein Requirements for Seniors

Youth, it is said, is wasted on the young. Too busy figuring life they hardly take the time to enjoy it. Fortunately, with medical research and scientific progress, lifespans have doubled over the last century. We can now start life at fifty and have another go at youth. Health consciousness,... Read More

Exercise Walking For Seniors: Preventing Foot Problems

Exercise has a very important role in the general health and the quality of life of everyone, but especially in seniors. Seniors who walk tend to look younger, sleep more soundly and have fewer visits to the doctor. Walking for 30 to 60 minutes four to six days a week... Read More

Arizona Assisted Living Homes -- The Alternative to High Priced Senior Care

The cost of skilled nursing care is slowly rising. Currently, the average cost of care in Arizona ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per month. Skilled nursing facilities are great for seniors who require skilled nursing care by medical professionals such as registered nurses or physicians. However, is skilled nursing care... Read More

10 Tips to Keep a Family Caregiver from Losing Their Mind

Caring full time for a loved one can be a challenging task, and it takes a special person to get the job done right. Patience and compassion are the two top qualities a caregiver must possess in order to be successful. Caring for someone who suffers from Alzheimer's disease or... Read More

When Assistance with Long Term Care Becomes Necessary

According to the Administration on Aging, it is estimated by 2030, the older population will more than double to approximately 71.5 million. It is also estimated that between 39 to 49 percent of people will use nursing home services during their lifetime. Unfortunately, there may come a time when your... Read More

Caregiving Across The Miles?Tips for Successful Long Distance Caregiving

Caring for a parent or a loved one is a difficult job. Your duties as a caregiver become increasingly difficult as the miles increase between you and your loved one. The following are a few helpful tips in order to plan ahead in the event your loved one needs your... Read More

Scaling Down (Almost) Painlessly

Moving to a smaller house or apartment in a retirement community almost always involves a certain degree of trauma, both for the elder who's moving and for family members. However, by planning ahead you can reduce the discomfort involved and turn what might well become a nightmare into a pleasant... Read More

If Using The Stairs Has Become A Daily Struggle, A Stair lift Could Change Your Life

Using stairs is an everyday nightmare for many people. As we grow older the stairs in our home can become more of a struggle due to mobility problems associated with old age, an accident or illness. Often when out shopping or in a public place an alternative can be found... Read More

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Legal : Elder Law Attorney Announces On-Line Alzheimer's Legal ...
Prudent Press Agency (press release), Netherlands - 6 hours ago
... laws applicable to long-term care planning such as Medicaid vary from state to state, the message is the same: seek out a qualified Elder Law attorney ...

PACE begins elder health care program
Rutland Herald, VT - 21 hours ago
By SARA-MEGAN WALSH Herald Staff Medical caregivers and advocates ushered in what they hope will be a new era of elder health care in central Vermont. ...

Stafford: Elder-care benefit a boon to boomers
Kansas City Star, MO - Apr 30, 2008
Nearly half of the workers studied by MetLife reported spending an average of $273 a month in elder-care matters. Those facts, coupled with what ...

Hands of Time; New solutions for elder care
Welland Tribune,  Canada - May 10, 2008
Presenters also included Wendy Walker, executive director of Community Support Services of Niagara, Susan VanderBent from Ontario Home Care Association, ...
Niagara touted as prototype Welland Tribune
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Community Notes (May 15)
Dover-Sherborn Press, MA - 11 hours ago
Caregiver Homes is a division of Seniorlink (a Boston-based elder-care services company) and has demonstrated a successful track record of home based ...

Earthtimes (press release)

Costs for Elder Care Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year, Study Finds
Kaiser network.org, DC - Apr 30, 2008
... as a lack of training and career-advancement potential, have led to problems with recruitment and retention of employees in the elder care industry. ...
THE COST OF CARING Las Vegas Review - Journal
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Elder Care: Letting Families Decide
Hartford Courant, United States - Apr 28, 2008
Determining what care she should get wasn't easy, though. Mary Neddermann, who also has Parkinson's disease, didn't want to move into a nursing home. ...

"Look, Ma, No Plan!" Elder Care Expo is Place to Start a Family ...
PR Web (press release), WA - May 8, 2008
No one likes to talk about elder care. Almost no one plans enough for getting older. And no one wants aging to happen to them. During Mother's Day weekend, ...

West Michigan women charged with embezzling from elderly relatives
MLive.com, MI - May 15, 2008
"The victims all had the finances to pay for (elder care), so something was missing." Cox said investigators checked into 420 nursing homes in Michigan and ...

Elder care
WatertownDailyTimes.com,  United States - May 8, 2008
A federal pilot program making it possible for elderly Americans to use Medicaid funds to control their long-term health care at home offers an alternative ...
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If Using The Stairs Has Become A Daily Struggle, A Stair lift Could Change Your Life

Using stairs is an everyday nightmare for many people. As... Read More

Baby Boomers: Will They Be Able to Afford Their Parents?

Do you worry about whether your aging parents have their... Read More

Whos Gonna Take Care of You When Youre Old?

I finally went to the doctor this morning for my... Read More

Senior Living: 5 Ways to Help Reduce the Risk of Falling

Every year we hear stories of seniors falling, ending up... Read More

When the Box is Empty

The King had a modest kingdom. He was Danish. This... Read More

Feeling Lonely?

Q: I hate Alzheimer's disease, not only has it robbed... Read More

Review of the Changing Protein Requirements for Seniors

Youth, it is said, is wasted on the young. Too... Read More

Advocate For Senior Citizens ? Protecting Against Abuse and Fraud

Ruth is 87 years old this year and has been... Read More

Marketing, Selling, and Serving the Older Adult, Senior Citizens, Family Caregivers

Are your clients pleased by the fine quality service that... Read More

Alzheimers Care Giving While Maintaining Your Own Health

Just for a moment I want you to imagine that... Read More

Stair Lifts - Straight and Curved Rails

There are two types of stairlift. Straight and curved. The... Read More

What Colour was Your Great-grandmothers Hair?

I've just made another Photoshop video. This one is about... Read More

Strategies on Paying for Nursing Home Care and Medicaid

The decision to place your loved one into a nursing... Read More

Long Term In-home Care Options

Are you worried that you may lose all your life's... Read More

Honey, Where Are The Car Keys?

Q: My mother is always losing, hiding and hoarding things,... Read More

Scaling Down (almost) Painlessly

Moving to a smaller house or apartment in a retirement... Read More

Stair Lift Buying Guide

There is no doubt that having a stair lift in... Read More

5 Myths You Should Know Before Choosing Elder Care

Myths associated with selecting quality nursing home care suggest quick... Read More

Using The Proper Wheelchair Will Make Your Everyday Life Easier

If you have an injury or a health problem that... Read More

The Best Investment You Can Make Right Now: Long Term Care Insurance

Don't think you need it? Consider this: a full 50%... Read More

What About Tennesse Dept. of Human Services Abuse of the Elderly and Their Families?

PART I: Physical Abuse of the Elderly vs. Tennessee DHS... Read More

Local Businesses Serving Seniors Prove Commitment to Quality Care

Good news! You no longer have to risk chance when... Read More

Helping Caregivers Get Comfortable Asking For Help

Becoming a care giver might not have been a conscious... Read More

Caring for Aging Relatives

It happens somewhat slowly in the beginning, maybe with a... Read More

Just Give Them a Lot of Love and You?ll be Fine

It was right about this time, 19 years ago. My... Read More