Why Everyone Over 50 Should be Training for the Senior Games

by Phil Campbell, M.S., M.A., FACHE Senior Games participant and author of Ready, Set, GO! Synergy Fitness - 2nd EditionNew biomedical research proves why everyone over age 50 should be training for the Senior Games.Research discoveries in 2002 show that we can unleash the most powerful body fat-cutting, muscle-toning, anti-aging... Read More

How To Find Affordable Senior Housing

A few years ago Miranda M. became a widow. After a short time her grandson (her only available relative) persuaded her to move across several states to be closer to him.He located a nice retirement apartment where meals, housekeeping, and transportation are provided. By using her small Social Security income,... Read More

Review of the Changing Protein Requirements for Seniors

Youth, it is said, is wasted on the young. Too busy figuring life they hardly take the time to enjoy it. Fortunately, with medical research and scientific progress, lifespans have doubled over the last century. We can now start life at fifty and have another go at youth. Health consciousness,... Read More

Exercise Walking For Seniors: Preventing Foot Problems

Exercise has a very important role in the general health and the quality of life of everyone, but especially in seniors. Seniors who walk tend to look younger, sleep more soundly and have fewer visits to the doctor. Walking for 30 to 60 minutes four to six days a week... Read More

Arizona Assisted Living Homes -- The Alternative to High Priced Senior Care

The cost of skilled nursing care is slowly rising. Currently, the average cost of care in Arizona ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per month. Skilled nursing facilities are great for seniors who require skilled nursing care by medical professionals such as registered nurses or physicians. However, is skilled nursing care... Read More

10 Tips to Keep a Family Caregiver from Losing Their Mind

Caring full time for a loved one can be a challenging task, and it takes a special person to get the job done right. Patience and compassion are the two top qualities a caregiver must possess in order to be successful. Caring for someone who suffers from Alzheimer's disease or... Read More

When Assistance with Long Term Care Becomes Necessary

According to the Administration on Aging, it is estimated by 2030, the older population will more than double to approximately 71.5 million. It is also estimated that between 39 to 49 percent of people will use nursing home services during their lifetime. Unfortunately, there may come a time when your... Read More

Caregiving Across The Miles?Tips for Successful Long Distance Caregiving

Caring for a parent or a loved one is a difficult job. Your duties as a caregiver become increasingly difficult as the miles increase between you and your loved one. The following are a few helpful tips in order to plan ahead in the event your loved one needs your... Read More

Scaling Down (Almost) Painlessly

Moving to a smaller house or apartment in a retirement community almost always involves a certain degree of trauma, both for the elder who's moving and for family members. However, by planning ahead you can reduce the discomfort involved and turn what might well become a nightmare into a pleasant... Read More

If Using The Stairs Has Become A Daily Struggle, A Stair lift Could Change Your Life

Using stairs is an everyday nightmare for many people. As we grow older the stairs in our home can become more of a struggle due to mobility problems associated with old age, an accident or illness. Often when out shopping or in a public place an alternative can be found... Read More

GeckoSystems and Dell Subsidiary Sign Agreement to Expand Elder Care Robot Trials
MarketWatch (press release)
"Since late last year, we have been conducting these world's first elder care robot trials. We have learned a great deal about expected and unexpected human ...

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Brookdale Senior Living's Innovative Senior Care Program Donates $100000 to ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The donation will be used to increase the presence of minority persons in management positions in home health and/or elder care. ...

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Houston Chronicle
Houston-area hospitals mobilize for a graying population
Houston Chronicle
Senior Guidance Directory: The book listing greater Houston's eldercare and caregiving resources can be downloaded at srguidance.org or by calling ...

Meet Inc. Innovator: Cheryl Ehl Trainer shapes role at Neenah senior care facility
Appleton Post Crescent
Q: Do you think more attention on elder care services is needed? A: With baby boomers aging, I think it will be a big field for a long time. ...

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Career Opportunities
Foster Folly News
The brochure--prepared by the Eldercare Locator and Senior Service America, Inc.--shares tips on how to find hidden job leads, successfully submit a job ...

Millbury Senior Center news
Millbury-Sutton Chronicle
BY JUDY O'CONNOR A representative from Summit Elder- Care will be here at 11:30 am Tuesday, Sept. 28, for a presentation on “What can Summit ElderCare or ...

China begins to suffer aging-population pressures
MarketWatch
The change in family demography is a major reason behind the growing need for elder care. China has adopted the one-child policy for 30 years. ...

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MyFox Atlanta
Phantom of the Fox Sparks Elder Care Debate
MyFox Atlanta
Phillip Sanders, the CEO of Elder Care Matters, a company that advises families on care options, says his mother-in-law has been wrestling with Alzheimer's ...

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Giving better advice about care
The Guardian
Those are among the somewhat depressing findings of a survey commissioned by Counsel and Care published today for ElderCare Week. ...
SURVEY REVEALS PUBLIC CONFUSION OVER CARE PROVISIONCommunity Newswire
AWARDS CELEBRATE POSITIVE PORTRAYAL OF OLDER PEOPLECommunity Newswire

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Music brings memories to life
Record-Searchlight
Professional music therapists work in hospitals, mental health centers, eldercare facilities, and schools, just to name a few. ...

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