Every August we celebrate World Senior Citizens Day, an opportunity to recognize the outsized role that older people play in our society and families. It all began in 1988, when President Ronald Reagan issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day in the United States. He noted that, “Throughout our history, [...]
July is the month that Americans reflect on and celebrate the gift of independence. Living life on our own terms is a cherished freedom. However, as we age, most of us have to concede some of our independence as our health or physical and mental abilities change. Three-quarters (75%) of adults surveyed by AARP consistently [...]
As we age, many of us require medications to manage chronic illnesses, pain, depression and other ailments. For seniors, medication oversight – or medication management – is often helpful in order to make sure that medications are taken correctly and on time. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), medication nonadherence (not taking medications as [...]
Every June, elder advocates spotlight the tragic issue of elder abuse. Elder abuse is more common than you may think. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, an estimated one in 10 Americans older than age 60 have experienced elder abuse. Yet, it’s widely underreported. Many older adults feel shame or embarrassment if they [...]
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to refresh your knowledge on what to do if you witness someone having a stroke. A quick response is an important factor in helping the stroke victim get fast treatment and the care they need to prevent death and disability. First, know the signs. Familiarize [...]
Every April, the Parkinson’s Foundation engages the Parkinson’s community to raise awareness about the disease. This year, the Foundation hopes to engage as many people as possible to improve the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s and to get involved in efforts to create a world without the disease. Each year, 60,000 people in the [...]
Atlanta home care agency received the prestigious Leader in Experience award as a top rated provider in North America over the past year. Atlanta, Georgia – April 14, 2022 – Kadan Homecare, a highly awarded homecare agency in metro Atlanta, announced today that it has achieved national recognition for caregiving and operational excellence again this [...]
As we age, our physical and mental capabilities change. Sometimes, changes happen rather quickly following a health setback, and other times, the aging process happens so gradually that we don’t notice when things aren’t quite like they used to be. At some point, most of us will require some form of elder care to help [...]
March is Social Work Month, and we salute the important services that social workers offer in our society, particularly for senior citizens. This year’s theme is, “The Time is Right for Social Work,” a nod to the fact that social services are more valuable than ever as our society copes with current economic and social [...]
There’s no place like home, and home is where many seniors desire to stay as they age and their health needs change. In fact, 75% of respondents in an AARP survey of adults age 50 and older said that they want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. ‘Aging in place’ has [...]
