Food is a huge part of any culture. The enjoyment and sharing of food is how we connect with people, welcome them and show them we care. Eating with others is a social activity by itself. But as we age, our enjoyment of food can decline due to numerous factors. Older adults have a…
The cost of housing lately is going up, and up and up. For adults taking care of an aging parent and dependent children, the financial squeeze can be painful. Many families face the choice between expensive assisted living and the time it takes to care for a loved one at home. Personal Emergency Response Systems…
We all know how important it is to follow doctor’s orders. Yet medication nonadherence is a huge problem among older adults. What is Medication Adherence? Medication adherence refers to patients taking their medication as prescribed to them. That means at the right time, in the right doses, without skipping or sharing with others. Medication nonadherence…
The world of medical alerts can be confusing, if you’re brand new to it. All you want is to keep your mom or dad safe, check in on your friend or provide care to a client. Yet there are so many complicated systems and terms that it can be hard to find the products that…