#elderly-care

#elderly-care

Living to 100 has challenges but also rewards; maintaining a positive outlook and connecting with a higher purpose are key to thriving in old age. [ more ]

Parents expecting eldercare after causing pain growing up

Struggle to balance familial expectations and emotional turmoil from past hurt [ more ]

An elderly man in Queens was saved by an AI speaker when he suffered food poisoning and a Zantac overdose.

The AI speaker automatically alerts a care-management team when the resident does not interact with it for an extended period of time. [ more ]

Smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular among caregivers helping aging parents live comfortably at home.

Amazon Alexa devices are particularly useful for caregivers to monitor and assist their loved ones. [ more ]

Seniors with home-based health care show higher adoption of home-based hospice services

Home health care can lead to longer hospice care, despite potential financial incentives impacting referrals. [ more ]

Nearly a quarter of a million Holocaust survivors are still alive, many in need of elderly care.

Antisemitic crimes are on the rise in Germany, highlighting the importance of remembering the Holocaust. [ more ]

Helppy is a Finnish startup that is revolutionizing elderly care.

They are currently hiring a Customer Support Associate to ensure smooth operations and provide assistance to customers and Helppers. [ more ]

Two-thirds of Americans will need some type of long-term care as they get older, but the cost of care is often unaffordable.

Costs for long-term care can vary widely by location, and few people are adequately prepared to pay for it. [ more ]

The escalating costs of in-home care, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes are devouring the savings and incomes of older Americans and their relatives.

Millions of families are facing daunting choices and potential financial ruin as they try to provide care for their elderly loved ones.

The price tag for long-term care is expected to reach a half-trillion dollars a year by 2030, and the challenges will only grow. [ more ]