Elder Care ABC

by Joy Loverde Part One, “What Joy Loverde Wants You to Know About Technology and Aging Parents” offers information about creating a safe home environment and check-in systems, including suggestions on where to purchase products and services. Part Two blog talks about technology and creating a network of support – especially with the doctor and [...]

by Carol Marak In a thought provoking discussion on LinkedIn, a question was posed that led to raised brows and some tension among senior care marketers in the group. We were not at a loss for opinions and I admit, most made a lot of sense to me. BUT… we, the senior care providers and [...]

By Joy Loverde Part One, “What Joy Loverde Wants You to Know About Technology and Aging Parents” offers information about creating a safe home environment and check-in systems, including suggestions on where to purchase products and services. This Part Two blog is going to take technology in a different direction. If you’ve been reading my [...]

by Joy Loverde One of the things I love most about modern family caregiving is the use of technology in everyday life. My laptop, cell phone, GPS among other gizmos are my new best friends.  Used to be I couldn’t be in two places at once; but not anymore. Technology allows me to stay in [...]

TEDxAlbany talk by David Greenberger – A Quarter-Million Forgotten Conversations

By Carol Marak Dr. Bill Thomas, a Gerontologist, tells us the boomers are set against getting old or at least we don’t value aging. What’s your opinion? I say to look around, what do TV commercials, magazine ads, and society in general tell us in the messages we receive? That youth is awesome and we [...]

Recenlty, The Philips Center for Health and Well-being (www.philips-thecenter.org) contacted us to let us know they have started  a new series of infographics called the “Insight Series on Active Aging”. These offer insights, snapshots, concepts or statistics about active aging.  Visit by clicking on the graphic below:

Where do you turn  if you are in need of a home care aide for a loved one? The  NY Times reports that some states offer a matching service registry for those looking to find an aide.Visit Paula Span’s New Old Age Blog post to learn more. A Better Way to Find Home Care Aides [...]