At the age of 67, when most seniors are planning their retirement adventures and looking forward to time with family, Hubert Elliott took a part-time job with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Thirteen years later, he’s working full-time at the age of 80. Elliott is one of a growing number of seniors opting [...]
Tattoos Grow in Popularity With the Senior Set
Your neighbor’s grandchildren or a tennis partner’s nephews may likely be sporting an arm full of tattoos, but it’s just as probable that someone you know is showing off their new ink as well. Body art is becoming increasingly popular with adults, including those in their silver years. According to The Seattle Times report, the [...]
Study: Cognitive Decline Starts Earlier in Life
Researchers have long thought that cognition — the means of acquiring and processing information about ourselves and our surroundings, which includes memory and other functions we take for granted — starts gradually declining when individuals reach their late 70s. Poor cognition is regarded as one of the most disabling conditions affecting the elderly and is [...]
Fighting the Christmas Blues
It’s a well-known flaw in an otherwise upbeat season that many suffer the blues during the holidays. For many seniors, especially those who have lost friends and family, it can be a stressful and depressing time. Central Wisconsin Senior Living defines the holiday blues as follows: ‘Holiday Blues’ are feelings of profound sadness brought on [...]
In Bad Economy, More Boomers Are Staying Put
Times are hard. The economic meltdown of the recent past seems to be continuing without letup, placing more and more financial burdens on the American public. One group feeling the pinch is the baby boomers, a group that is larger than you might think. Robert Longley, a writer for About.com, brings us some data from [...]
Attn. Caregivers: Frightening Statistics on Nonprofit vs. For-Profit Nursing Homes
One huge hurdle almost every caregiver faces is the point where they must consider an assisted-living facility for their charge. The decision is a rough one, and recent research shows it is best to be informed when making it. Some facts might surprise you. A study just released by the University of California San Francisco compared [...]
Making Aging in Place Easier
The boomer generation has long influenced housing trends in the U.S. and, as they approach retirement age, they will continue to do so. “Aging in place,” if you are unfamiliar with the term, refers to growing old and staying in one’s home while doing so. This concept is becoming more and more important by the [...]
Technology, Healthcare, and Elder Care
A recent poll (PDF) from Revera, a leading provider of senior care and services, reveals that baby boomers want a better aging experience than their parents and grandparents had, particularly in regards to healthcare. Jeffrey Lozon, president and CEO of Revera, said, “We need to recognize that seniors of the future are not the same [...]
More Robotics for Healthcare and Elder Care
Toyota Motor Corporation, the world’s largest automobile manufacturer, recently unveiled a few of its robotics projects aimed at the healthcare and elder care industries. Toyota is applying technology from the auto industry — such as sensors, motors, and computer software — in gadgets to be employed in high-tech healthcare. Conversely, what the company learns about [...]
The Healthy Caregiver Hypothesis
It’s considered common knowledge by many that the act of being a caregiver can be an amazing strain upon your health. Like many pieces of folk wisdom, it may not be the most accurate take on things. A recent study, “Mortality Associated with Caregiving, General Stress, and Caregiving-Related Stress in Elderly Women,” points toward possible [...]
