Social Isolation – A Growing Epidemic Among Seniors (reprinted from my HuffPost50 Blog) According to the AARP, 51 percent of people over 75 live alone. Twenty-six percent face an increased risk of death due to subjective feeling of loneliness. More than 8 million adults age 50 and older are affected...
Archives: January 2018
Sue Susskind is an Expert in the Award Winning Caregiver Smile Summit
Register now and have instant access to 53 interviews by 51 experts on all aspects of caregiving. Susskind Promo from Anthony Cirillo on Vimeo.
Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia
Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia People who get less rapid eye movement (REM sleep) may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This is the stage when dreaming occurs. There...
Wendi Burkhardt is an Expert in the Award Winning Caregiver Smile Summit
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3 Common Health Concerns of Seniors and How to Combat Them
3 Common Health Concerns of Seniors and How to Combat Them Getting older brings about many changes to your appearance, energy levels, and most prominently your health. Despite our sometimes ageist society, it is well-accepted that Americans are living longer than ever before, which is why it’s so important that your senior...
Our Friday Song of the Week – Oh What a Night
Our Friday Song of the Week – Oh What a Night – Four Seasons
Sleeping After 60 – What You Need to Know – Smilecast 90
Sleeping After 60: Getting Rest Is Different Than Earlier in Life, and Working at It Is Key There is a wonder-working, health-promoting elixir of youth available for free—sleep. Yeah we know sleeping after 60 is hard. It is also true that getting rest at night is one of the things...
Senior Mobility – Important Reminders to Stay Safe – Smilecast 89
Senior Mobility – Important Reminders from Vive Health Experiencing problems with your own senior mobility? You’re not alone. The United States Census Bureau reports that of the almost 16 million seniors who have a disability, a whopping two thirds of them report theirs is specifically linked to issues with mobility...
FINDING PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE AFTER CAREGIVING IS OVER
FINDING PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE AFTER CAREGIVING IS OVER (from my Sixty and Me article on After Caregiving) Being a family caregiver can be both a full-time job and life’s sole purpose during its duration. One thing is certain, though: The cycle of life continues, and loved ones die. What...