Tuesday, May 15, 2012 #

Senior Hunger in America

Meals on Wheels utilizes their second annual "Meals for Mom" to highlight the U.S. senior hunger problem.

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Monday, May 14, 2012 #

Women Serving as Caregivers Receive Less Social Security Than Men

American women have joined the workforce and Social Security benefits should catch-up to the modern lifestyle, say advocates for increases in Social Security benefits for women who dropout of workforce to serve as caregivers.

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Friday, May 11, 2012 #

USA Today Article on Senior Care Ignites Caregiver Pay Conversation

USA Today reports senior care franchises most profitable but questions caregiver pay.

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Navigating the Senior Care Maze: Free Webinar from American Society on Aging

American Society on Aging provides free Webinar for caregivers.

posted @ Friday, May 11, 2012 9:32 AM | Feedback (0)

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 #

Alzheimer's Alone

Can You Live Alone with Alzheimer's Disease? Many Already Do.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2012 #

Diabetic Seniors: Fraud Alert for Supplies

Diabetes requires supplies to monitor blood sugar. Beware of new fraudsters looking for personal Medicare information by offering "free" supplies.

posted @ Tuesday, May 01, 2012 12:53 PM | Feedback (0)

Google's Self-Driving Car Could Become Seniors' Chauffeur

Google's self-driving car could place seniors safely behind the wheel once more.

posted @ Tuesday, May 01, 2012 11:36 AM | Feedback (0)

Friday, April 27, 2012 #

Medication Management Podcasts for Senior Caregivers

Medication management podcasts provide tools for effective organization and dispensing of medications.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 #

Daily Activities Can Help Stave Off Alzheimer's and Dementia

A recent study shows that even the most basic daily activities can help keep Alzheimer's disease and dementia at bay.

posted @ Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:46 AM | Feedback (0)

Saturday, April 21, 2012 #

Hearing Aid Challenges: Costs and Convincing Dad to Get One

Hearing aids can be a welcome arrival for seniors......but how do you convince someone with hearing loss to agree to get a new hearing aid?

posted @ Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:18 PM | Feedback (1)