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“Grandma, is it time for you to die?” Is this subject inevitable ? Yes. Controversial? It depends. Continue reading “” »
New Technologies keep arriving and evolving to assist with the honorable task of Eldercare. It is technologies as described here that are going to help us with in dealing with elders and the associated costs. Continue reading “” »
Technology steps up with newly available GPS shoes that assists caregivers keep tabs on Alzhiemer’s patients. Continue reading “Now GPS shoes track Alzheimer’s patients” »
Here is a very useful and concise report on Alzheimer’s Disease from the Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center.
A Service of the National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease – Learn and Understand” »
As we grow into the mature years of adulthood many of us will find ourselves no longer defined as “baby boomers” but rather – the Sandwich Generation. Continue reading “Are you in the Sandwich Generation?” »
This report is nearly two years old yet “caring for the caregiver” is still a timely and important subject. How/what does your family do to assist your eldercaregiver? Please share your ideas and suggestions.
REPORT:
Half of Elder Caregivers Suffer from Depression
Sing Tao Daily, News Report, Fanny Chiang, Posted: Nov 09, 2009
In the last century, the average life expectancy has increased from 47 years to 78 years. “Super seniors,” who are 85 or older, are also the fastest growing group. Enjoying a longer life expectancy means the costs for senior care will continue to increase and the needs for senior caregivers, Continue reading “Half of Elder Caregivers Suffer from Depression” »
By Matthew Artz
Oakland Tribune
There is perhaps no scene that reflects theFremontof yesteryear and today better than the sight of nuns doing yoga.
Twice a month, more than a dozen sisters, most in their 80s, gather in a circle near the Sisters of the Holy Family Motherhouse to tap their chests, shake their legs and open their hearts, even if the only position they can master is “sitting chair.” Continue reading “Can Yoga be beneficial to elders?” »
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