As technology advances, we continue to gain valuable resources like telemedicine, the digital distribution of healthcare-related services. Not long-ago telemedicine was an innovative practice, primarily a supplement to hospitals' information strategy managing patient care and their data more efficiently. During…
Technology is a rapidly changing industry that changes every day. These advances in technology bring are constantly changing the way we live our lives and seniors are no different. There are variety of new options emerging in security technology that…
If you or a loved one who has physical or developmental needs is in the market for a home, there are some tips to consider before you begin the process. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website…
Many individuals who suffer from memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are more prone to wandering. This is often caused by the decline in cognitive functioning and symptoms such as restlessness and confusion that are…
As Americans age, most of them want to stay in their homes and communities. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to modify their homes so they will be able to safely and comfortably remain in their homes for…
The new changes and expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, several weeks after it began, is part of a vaccine "playbook" issued to US states in September 2020. The playbook leaves many details of the vaccine's implementation up to individual…
At some point in your life, you may be asked to be a power of attorney for a family member or friend. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For…
Dementia in the American population, in particular, the prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease, is creating difficult caregiving experiences for the family members who are primarily responsible for providing care. Even though you understand your loved one's dementia behaviors are a symptom…
Hospitals and health systems have been coping with unprecedented challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. There has been a need to increase and safeguard healthcare staff as well as non-COVID-19 patients, testing and treating infected patients, expanding critical care unit capacity,…
There are many challenges ahead as AARP reports that the population age 85 plus, the most likely to need long-term care, will more than triple between 2015 and 2050. Elected leaders must rethink institutional care and its affordability and make…