Elder Care ABC

During the last century the number of Americans living beyond age 65 has doubled. This astounding increase in seniors is starting to put a strain on some baby-boomers. Today more than ever middle aged Americans are facing the task of caring for elderly parents. The baby-boomers will be the first generation to care for their [...]

As often as we write about the challenges of caregiving, it is certainly good to remember to walk in our loved one’s  shoes as well. This you tube video, Love of a Father helped me to do just that. I consider myself extremely blessed to have my parents with me at 83 and 89.

It is reported in the United States that the typical caregiver is a woman, around 46 years old and she provides more than 20 hours of care per week for her Mother.  I began wondering what the caregiving situation was like around the world.  A quick Google search for “caring for elderly around the world” [...]

I just read an intriguing article about “Smart Homes,” a new idea in eldercare created by British researchers. The researchers are developing home sensing systems to help people with dementia remain in their own homes by keeping them safe and providing helpful reminders. If you are caring for parents, this development in senior home care [...]

Welcome to this weeks edition of the Eldcare Clog Carnival! Janice Wallace presents Addressing Elder Law Issues with Your Parent posted at EldercareABCblog.com Mary Nix presents Preventing Elderly Fraud posted EldercareABCblog.com Jennifer Jilks presents

The truth about in home elderly care is that as the boomer generation ages, the next generation is faced with the challenge of caring for them.  For families who cannot provide all the care themselves, the  challenge will include being able to find quality in home elderly assistance. The Washington Post hosted a live discussion [...]

The desire to lead a full, independent, and dignified life is no less important when a person transitions into the older adult stage. With this in mind, the senior home care services industry has expanded in order to offer services that will enrich a person’s life with personalized in-home care. These services may fall into [...]

Are senior citizens safe drivers? A brain fitness program that is being tested may determine just that. A brain exercise program has just been determined to possibly be the next big breakthrough in automotive safety. Research studies have shown that a brain fitness program may decrease risky driving habits and improves the response time for [...]