Many companies over the past decade have focused on creating new technology that will make it safer for seniors to age in place. HomeFit AR is one company that has made this possible. Their software app assists in modifying the home for seniors requiring rehab, following dismissal from a hospital. This app allows its […]

  The phrase “aging at home” is thrown around frequently. But, what does it actually mean?  The Center for Disease Control defines it as “the right to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level”.    A 71-year-old woman whose husband had suffered a minor […]

      9 out of 10 seniors would choose to age at home rather some other type of facility.  Americans today are living longer, as 11,000 people are turning age 65 daily.  The U.S. Census Bureau reports that in 2018, there were 52 million people age 65 and over. They went on to project that number […]

There just a few days left in this year’s election season. “Thank Goodness!”.  So, what are the major concerns for seniors during this cycle? “The Upside of Down Sizing” lists the following four issues: Coming in at #1 (to no one’s surprise) is Social Security.  59% of seniors declare social security is their sole means […]

 Caring-for-Aging-Parents.com has used its studies to inform the elderly on medications.  We all know that drugs play a major role in improving health and extending or saving lives, when used properly. Improper use on the other hand, can cause serious or fatal problems. One of the major causes of improper usages is the involvement of more than […]

  Along with physical exercise and maintaining a healthy body weight, it is also essential for the elderly to know about and understand nutrition. Eating well can be a challenge for some seniors. Not knowing how to cook for one or two, decreased senses of smell or taste making food less attractive, or a lack […]

When family members are faced with health problems in their senior loved ones, it becomes very difficult on learning how to care for them. Caring-For -Aging- Parents.com realizes how overwhelming this can be for families, so they have narrowed it down to the essentials: where to start and what to become informed about. Listed below […]

As we have been discussing the last few weeks, quality sleep can be a real challenge in the elderly population for a variety of reasons. There is hope, however.  Caring-for-Aging-Parents.com has posted on their site a long list of possible solutions for getting adequate sleep. Drink lemon in hot water or warm milk before bed […]

Pain, poor health, and medications can all play a major role in the quality of sleep for seniors. It is easy to assume that pain and poor health would lead to sleep issues, and as a caregiver it is your challenge to see that they are as comfortable as possible. One non-medication step may be […]

Poor sleep habits are another cause of many elderly health issues. Healthy seniors should get from 6 – 9 hours of sleep per night. Poor sleep habits, can and does, lead to insomnia. Long term insomnia can lead to a whole gamut of health problems.  Correcting poor sleep habits goes a long way in getting […]