Elder abuse has become more and more prevalent over the years yet it still goes largely unreported. Only about 1 in 14 cases nationally is reported and about 1 in 5 in California. Seniors have become more of a target in recent years for many reasons; they often have a…
In the United States more than 125,000 people die annually from a failure to understand the importance of taking medications correctly. At least 10% of all hospital admissions are a result of this problem. For seniors, the statistics are particularly alarming: Up to 23% of nursing home admissions may be…
All cells need nutrients to grow. So including brain foods in your diet gives your brain the building blocks it needs. More neurons and connections in your brain equals a stronger memory and a mind that simply works better, which means it is key to understand the correlation between brain…
Home Care Standards Bureau Rates Families Choice Home Care Of Upland, California An A+ Rated Agency RATED AGENCY: With more than 20,000 home care agencies in the United States, finding the right one can be difficult. HCSB rates Families Choice as an A+ agency and has made it easier to…
It is important to remind every family about disaster preparedness for seniors and to put plans in place. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan, you can be better prepared for any situation. Seniors have certain specific issues to consider. Consider how a disaster might affect your…
Who doesn’t like free activities? Whether you’re saving for retirement, living on a fixed income, or just looking for new ways to be smart about how you spend your money, consider the following ten great free activities for seniors that you can trim your entertainment budget and actually increase your…
Seniors have been the slowest adopters of Internet use, with the vast majority taking to email first, and other online resources more reluctantly. However, this year seniors hit a milestone: more than half of Americans who are 65 or older now use the Internet. That is the first time data…
