Experts describe it as a crisis of epic proportions. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that those 65 and older will outnumber children by 2035. This means that, by 2035, nearly every country in the world will grapple with the most transformational change in the history of mankind. In light of this, it’s imperative that we…
It’s a challenge to live with hearing limitations. Normal activities suddenly become stressful, chaotic, and fatiguing. Many who suffer from hearing loss feel helpless. They rely on hearing aids, but often find them unequal to life’s challenges. Meanwhile, others reject their use altogether. According to the National Institute on Deafness, only about 1 in 5…
They used to not be this way. How many times have you heard someone say their father or mother was fine before he or she fell? For many older adults, an unexpected fall can touch off a series of events that end in serious or fatal complications. Furthermore, it can lead to extended hospital stays…
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 30% of seniors between 65 and 74 years of age have hearing loss. Meanwhile, nearly half of seniors 75 years and older have difficulty hearing. Seniors with hearing problems often feel isolated from society in Hudson County. For example, they cannot enjoy popular forms of entertainment such as…
Hearing loss in the elderly in Verona has been associated with an increased risk for dementia and depressive disorders. It is also believed to be a major contributing factor to Alzheimer’s disease. Many people think that hearing loss is an unfortunate part of the aging process. Often, they try to solve the problem with generic…
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THIS ARTICLE Being a caregiver for an elderly adult can be fraught with unforeseen and challenging situations. As a result, many relatives are ill equipped to handle the task. Managing all the details and logistics required for situating an elderly parent either in their home after a hospital stay…
Geriatrician — Another Specialist As specialists go, we have all heard of cardiologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, but how many of us really consider or have even heard of geriatric specialists or geriatricians when we think about care for someone 60 and older? As we age, the health challenges we face become more complex. While the…
With the hot summer bearing down on us, it’s good to remind ourselves of the dangers of heat exposure and dehydration. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat causes hundreds of deaths per year in the United States. No one is more at risk than the elderly and those with chronic…
Would you or your loved one prefer to retain independence and age in place rather than live at a nursing facility? You are not alone. Successful aging in place is becoming more and more common. Just as the global population of older adults is growing at an unprecedented pace, so is the same population group…
We hear a lot about long term care these days. Exactly what is it? Who needs it? Who provides it? Some Statistics “About 70 percent of people over age 65 need some type of long-term care during their lifetime. More than 40 percent need care in a nursing home for some period of time,” says…