Conservative estimates put approximately 10 million people in the United States in the group of caregivers for an aging loved one, many of which also have children of their own living at home. This makes them “sandwich” caregivers. Beyond the role of a caregiver, some are still working part, or even full time. It is [...]
For today’s aging population it is important to be informed about the options for Long-Term Care. In general, “Long-Term Care” is defined as helping individuals, of any age, with their medical or daily needs, over an extended period of time. Long-Term Care can be provided in various types of institutional facilities, in the community, or [...]
By: Jacob Gottlieb According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every three adults age 65 or older may experience a fall each year. A fall can cause serious injuries such as head traumas or hip fractures. These slips or tumbles are the leading cause for fatal and nonfatal injuries in older [...]
Few seasons have inspired poetry and song as much as Autumn it seems. The crisp morning air, the changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the smell of ripening apples and the taste of the fall harvest, all the senses are stimulated with the arrival of Autumn.[quote_box author="William Shakespear" profession="Sonnet 73"]That time of year [...]