As the extensive population of baby boomers continue to get older, and as our life expectancy continues being extended, our thinking pertaining to controlling chronic pain has changed accordingly. Presently, over fifty percent of those over age 65 complain of persistent pain – and for 75 percent of those fighting chronic pain, the pain exhibits […]
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Individuals who’ve ever spent time with young children appreciate precisely what a treasure trove of creativity results from a box stuffed with assorted odds and ends. Popsicle sticks, buttons, clothes pins, and paper clips can be modified from their normal routine uses into princesses, dragons, race cars, or a group of teddy bears – the
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An innovative concept, “design thinking,” has become connected to products designed particularly for the elderly. However, in its true form, design thinking actually encompasses a wider purpose: creating product solutions that make life more comfortable – whether the user is young or old. Seniors can definitely gain advantages from the development of carefully thought out
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“Someday…” We bet you can think of a variety of ways to finish that statement – with things you’ve always dreamed of doing, but put in the back of your mind until you have the money, means or time to pursue them. But what about your senior parents? Don’t they still have aspirations, hopes, and
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It goes without saying that meeting basic care needs in the elderly is crucial. But to continue to grow and thrive, so much more is needed. That’s why at Independence-4-Seniors Home Care, we help patients age in place by centering care on their life stories. We go beyond the care of the physical body, and
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Have you ever considered co-housing as part of your retirement plan? It may be the wave of the future for older adults! The real estate world is full of emerging housing trends, but co-housing for seniors may be the next big one. The Cohousing Association of the United States describes cohousing as, “A type of
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It’s important to trust our doctors’ recommendations, but it’s just as important to be informed and to question prescribed treatments and medications to make sure the benefits outweigh the risks. To assist with this, the American Geriatric Society has put together information on treatments that may be not only unnecessary, but potentially harmful. Choosing Wisely,
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