Sleep Problems Associated With Aging
We often hear it from family and friends who are getting older, or maybe we say it ourselves - "I had a terrible sleep last night." Or perhaps "I kept waking up with my mind racing and couldn't fall back…
Easing Isolation for Seniors While Maintaining Social Distance
Our ability to socialize has been severely impacted by medically suggested protocols for social distancing and government mandates restricting large gatherings to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. This isolation holds especially true for those seniors who live alone…
The Hidden Costs of Dementia and How It Affects Families
There are direct and indirect costs associated with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia diseases policymakers have to consider. Direct costs, in this instance, are the medical and social/non-medical care costs related to dementia; on average, expenses included $273 per month…
The Elderly Affected by Data Breaches
Data breaches have unfortunately become a common occurrence, with the Capital One data breach, for example, compromising 100 million Americans. But what hasn’t been receiving much major media coverage are the recent breaches affecting seniors. One such breach occurred last…
Nursing Home Residents Receive More Protection Through New State Laws
The fall is upon us and we may see a resurgent of COVID-19 cases in addition to the common flu. Nursing home implementations of CMS protocols for resident visitation are becoming broader as lessons of isolation due to physical separation…
What Happens When You Are Appointed Guardian Over Property?
Envision your grandfather, Martin is elderly and his health has deteriorated to a point where he is now unable to make decisions for himself. A court appoints you to be Martin’s guardian of property, to help Martin manage his money.…
The Benefits of The Internet of Medical Things
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services forecasts the US Health care system will soon be significantly overwhelmed with seniors requiring medical care. Government medical programs and services, insurers, and manufacturers are tasked with finding ways to reduce the enormity…
The Challenges That Come With Aging Alone
When a senior has no younger family members, such as children, to help them as they get older they are said to be aging solo. As in generations before, baby boomers are living longer and healthier lives but for some,…