Elder Financial Abuse: Warning Signs and Risk Factors Elder abuse doesn’t always mean physical harm. In its financial form, it’s the exploitation of people to gain access to their property, investments, cash, or real estate. As the recession drags on, some law-enforcement officials and attorneys say they’re seeing an uptick in reports of elder fraud…
As we age we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns. We may become sleepier earlier in the evening, wake up earlier in the morning, and enjoy less deep sleep. However, disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Sleep is just as…
Care Corner has been a proud supporter of the fight against ALS and MS for several years. As with prior years, we will have teams participating in both the ALS and MS walk, which fund research for a cure while helping people who currently live with ALS and MS, lead more fulfilling lives. As a…
The apparent discovery of a common cause of all forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could give a boost to efforts to find a treatment for the fatal neurodegenerative disease, a new study contends. Scientists have long struggled to identify the underlying disease process of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and weren’t even…
Home modifications are changes made to adapt living spaces to meet the needs of people with physical and other limitations so they can continue to live independently and safely. A recent AARP housing survey found that 83% of older Americans want to stay in their current homes for the rest of their lives, but other…
Although falls increase as one ages, aging alone is not a risk factor for falls; many falls can be prevented. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital trauma admissions for people 65 and over. …
Walking is one of the easiest – and safest – activities for burning calories and staying in shape. A diabetes prevention program for people who were overweight showed that walking 150 minutes a week can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 60%!The best way to get someone started on a walking program is…
How long can I afford care in my home? What if I run out of money…but still need home care? Do I need an attorney… or a financial planner? Are there any resources to help me stay in my home? Do you have some of the above concerns? There are several financing options and…
More Americans die each year from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightening, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. Yet unlike those natural disasters, heat-related deaths are completely preventable. The extreme heat is particularly dangerous for those 65 and older for a number of reasons: their bodies don’t adjust as well to extremes in temperature, and they…
One of the biggest challenges most of us ever face is helping our parents or aging loved ones navigate the changes that come with aging. At some point, we realize that mom and dad seem to be slowing down. They may need assistance with grocery shopping, with physical tasks such as changing bed linens, or they may…
