#senior-care
#senior-care

Healthcare

Should Medicare Cover Home Improvements for Seniors?

Many seniors wish to age in place but lack the necessary home features and resources.

from24/7 Wall St.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Big Changes Are Coming to Medicare in 2025

Medicare alone may not suffice for seniors; evaluating additional options is crucial.

fromsfist.com

1 day ago

San Francisco

Dr. Oz Pops Into SF's Mission District, Visits Senior Care Facility and Actually Says Nice Things About It

Dr. Mehmet Oz praised an inclusive senior care facility in San Francisco, highlighting the positive impact of community-based eldercare.

I visited a retirement home to have a conversation with older Americans about the economy. They were scared.

Residents at Atria Tanglewood express fear over Social Security changes impacting their stability.

#communication

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 days ago

Parenting

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: There Are Perils in Elderspeak'

Elderspeak uses baby talk to communicate with older adults, reflecting ageist views of dependence and incompetence.

7 months ago

Real estate

Preparation can ease the process of aging in place: WSJ

A significant number of older adults want to age in place, but their homes often lack the necessary adaptations.

Parenting

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 days ago

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: There Are Perils in Elderspeak'

Elderspeak uses baby talk to communicate with older adults, reflecting ageist views of dependence and incompetence.

7 months ago

Real estate

Preparation can ease the process of aging in place: WSJ

A significant number of older adults want to age in place, but their homes often lack the necessary adaptations.

Former Green Beret's Healthcare Startup Inspiren Raises $35M to Enhance Senior Living

Inspiren's AI platform transforms senior care by integrating technology for enhanced quality, efficiency, and safety amidst industry challenges.

J-Sei Home Closes After 30 Years, Leaving Bay Area Japanese Seniors in Need | KQED

Bay Area Japanese American families face a declining number of culturally sensitive senior care facilities, highlighting a loss in community resources.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Norwegian Christian Home cuts ribbon on revamped rehab gym in Dyker Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Norwegian Christian Home enhances rehabilitation services with new gym facility, aiding residents in their recovery and independence.

SF parents

fromKqed

J-Sei Home Closes After 30 Years, Leaving Bay Area Japanese Seniors in Need | KQED

Bay Area Japanese American families face a declining number of culturally sensitive senior care facilities, highlighting a loss in community resources.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Norwegian Christian Home cuts ribbon on revamped rehab gym in Dyker Heights * Brooklyn Paper

Norwegian Christian Home enhances rehabilitation services with new gym facility, aiding residents in their recovery and independence.

more#community

#aging-in-place

Non-profit organizations

This aging-in-place program could lower senior care costs

CAPABLE assists seniors in staying home rather than moving to care facilities, but struggles with funding and insurance coverage.

Privacy professionals

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

Privacy professionals

Volunteers aid Pennsylvania seniors as they age in place

Community volunteer programs can provide essential support for seniors lacking access to transportation.

Aging in place is financially advantageous compared to relocating to assisted living or nursing facilities.

Non-profit organizations

This aging-in-place program could lower senior care costs

CAPABLE assists seniors in staying home rather than moving to care facilities, but struggles with funding and insurance coverage.

Privacy professionals

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

Privacy professionals

Volunteers aid Pennsylvania seniors as they age in place

Community volunteer programs can provide essential support for seniors lacking access to transportation.

Aging in place is financially advantageous compared to relocating to assisted living or nursing facilities.

Wellness

Inside Wendy Williams' $52K-per-month assisted living 'prison' with a gourmet chef, 24/7 concierge service and more

Wendy Williams' living facility, perceived as a prison by her, offers luxury amenities resembling a vacation retreat.

fromLos Angeles Times

California

Family of 100-year-old left behind after evacuation of Altadena senior home calls for 'concrete change'

A 100-year-old woman was left behind during a fire evacuation at her retirement home, highlighting serious safety and emergency response failures.

fromNew York Post

Wellness

Inside Wendy Williams' $52K-per-month assisted living 'prison' with a gourmet chef, 24/7 concierge service and more

Wendy Williams' living facility, perceived as a prison by her, offers luxury amenities resembling a vacation retreat.

fromLos Angeles Times

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

California

Family of 100-year-old left behind after evacuation of Altadena senior home calls for 'concrete change'

A 100-year-old woman was left behind during a fire evacuation at her retirement home, highlighting serious safety and emergency response failures.

more#assisted-living

fromBrooklyn Paper

3 months ago

Brooklyn

Op-ed | Lawmakers must take care of our most vulnerable * Brooklyn Paper

Protecting and funding Medicare Advantage is crucial for the health and security of vulnerable seniors.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

3 months ago

'Don't lose me': Deputies describe finding 100-year-old left in Altadena senior home

Emergency evacuations in Altadena highlight critical risks for vulnerable populations, especially seniors during natural disasters.

Miscellaneous

fromTechCrunch

3 months ago

Exclusive: This founder was worried about his mother slipping - so he created sensors to detect falls

Falls are a significant risk for seniors, often resulting in serious injuries that go untreated.

SafelyYou is innovating fall detection technology to enhance safety and care in senior living environments.

7 months ago

Alternative medicine

Dementia and the Holidays: How Caregivers Can Navigate the Season

Caregivers must navigate the holiday season carefully to minimize stress for themselves and their loved ones with dementia.

fromwww.npr.org