Health & Wellness

  1. The Shriver Report: Maria Shriver and Ann O’Leary deliver a Convincing Call to Arms Against Alzheimer’s

    Visit the above link to www.WorkingSeniorCare.com to watch a provocative video clip from ABC News, in which Maria Shriver, founder of A Woman’s Nation, and Ann O’Leary, executive director of the Berkley Center for Health, Economic, and Family Security speak to the devastating effect of Alzheimer’s on women, and particularly on women in the workplace. Maria calls out the government and the private business sector for not facing the problem of eldercare needs in the workplace to counter this growing economic and social issue, noting that as the baby boomers age, we must prepare ourselves.

  2. Hearing Loss: Ask Yourself These Questions

    Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. One in three people older than 60 and half of those older than 85 have hearing loss. Hearing problems can make it hard to understand … Continue

  3. All Home Care is Not the Same

    Each day in the United States, 6,000 people turn 65 years of age.  One in five Americans will be older than age 65 by the year 2030 (American Association of Retired Persons, 2003). This increase of U.S. … Continue

  4. What Can In-Home, Non-Medical Care Do for You?

    Most people don’t know how helpful in-home, non-medical services can be until they’ve had the need for this type of help in their lives or that of a loved one. These services are meant to be supportive … Continue

  5. Caregiver Syndrome: Does This Describe You?

    Caregiver Syndrome, a relatively new term, is being used more often by some medical professionals to refer to the emotional and physical toll experienced by those caring for an elderly relative, neighbor or friend. This syndrome is … Continue

  6. Finding Balance with Diabetes

    Diabetes.  Nearly 24 million Americans have it.  A quarter of them don’t even know it.  If it is ignored, diabetes can be serious.  Very serious.  Kris Freeman knows just how serious. An incredible athlete, an Olympian cross-country … Continue

  7. Caregiving for Persons with Dementia

    I often read sites dedicated to senior health care from around the country. Here are some good tips from Family Eldercare of Austin, Texas. Whether you’re the regular caregiver, allowing someone a vacation respite, or dealing with … Continue

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