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Home Care Can Help Family Caregivers Balance Career with Caregiving

According to an AARP Public Policy Institute study, the average U.S. family caregiver is a 49-year-old woman who provides unpaid care of nearly 20 hours per week to her mother for nearly five years. Caring for a loved one while also working a paying job can be time-consuming as well as physically and emotionally demanding. The many challenges and distractions of caregiving also can reduce worker productivity and oftentimes impact one’s health. All of this can affect employers. Consider this: More than 40 million American workers are caring for loved ones over the age of 65. Six in 10 are...

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Small Changes Can Lead to Lifetime of Heart Health

Small changes matter. This is true of many things in life, even when it comes to taking action to maintain heart health. Applying small changes at an early age can have positive, lasting effects. And making those changes before developing a chronic condition, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, is key. Why is this so important? Because heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. And most Americans aren’t even aware that they could be at risk for the disease. The American Heart Association suggests taking steps toward better heart health. You could lower...

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Cardiovascular Disease: Who Is at Risk?

February is American Heart Month, an ideal time to commit to making small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. Cardiovascular disease (also known as heart disease) remains the leading global cause of death for men and women, with more than 17.3 million deaths each year. That number is expected to rise to more than 23 million by 2030. There are several types of cardiovascular disease, including: Heart failure: sometimes called congestive heart failure, this means the heart isn't pumping blood as well as it should. Arrhythmia: an abnormal rhythm of the heart. Heart valve problems: these...

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How to Prevent Family Caregiver Burnout

For many, taking on the role of family caregiver is unfamiliar territory. While caring for a loved one is a worthwhile responsibility, it also can cause a significant amount of stress, exhaustion and sometimes even health issues. Because caregiving is emotionally and physically draining, it can lead to possible health issues for you – the family caregiver. There are ways to help prevent family caregiver burnout, and it begins with recognizing the warning signs. Read about some of the signs to be mindful of, as well as what you can do prevent caregiver burnout. Possible Warning Signs Feeling depressed, anxious...

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Understanding the Aid & Attendance Benefit for Veterans

The Aid & Attendance benefit may help reduce the cost of home care for military veterans. Many veterans and their family are unaware of the Aid & Attendance (A&A) benefit program for which they could be eligible. The Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension is a little-known existing benefit which helps reduce the cost of care for older veterans and their surviving spouses. A&A is available to eligible veterans and spouses who require home care – including assistance with eating, bathing and medication reminders – even if the assistance is not a direct result of a service-related injury. The A&A increased...

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What is Glaucoma? Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. That extra fluid increases eye pressure, damaging the optic nerve. It also can result in partial to complete loss of vision. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults. The two most common types of glaucoma are primary open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma. Symptoms Most people with glaucoma have no early warning signs, and often no pain. Doctors recommend...

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Eye Care: 5 Healthy Habits for Aging Eyes

Changes in vision can occur in your later years. As you reach the age of 60 and beyond, you can develop eye diseases, as well as experience age-related eye health problems that could lead to vision loss. Sometimes these diseases present no symptoms and you may not even realize that you are experiencing changes in your vision until it’s too late. By getting regular eye exams and maintaining healthy habits for aging eyes, you have a better chance of not only detecting certain eye diseases early on, but also safeguarding your vision as you age. Age-related eye problems There are...

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Senior Care Lecture Series : February – May 2018 at Sunrise of Danville

A lecture series on topics for families needing care for senior members has been organized by Christina Rice, MBA, who is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. The series addresses families who can benefit from experts’ perspectives and receive the support of others whose families are experiencing similar life circumstances. Senior Housing Options February 20, 2018 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Susan Tamaoki, a Certified Senior Advisor, describes some local options for senior housing and offers some tips on to how to pay for it. Social Security Benefits March 20, 2018 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Anthony Carr, CPA, CFP®, EA, will discuss the various claiming strategies available for...

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New Year, Same Us But Better

For many of us, New Year is a time for resolutions. This time of the year inspires us to reflect and figure out ways to improve. A timely article in Forces Magazine “Read This Before You Make Your New Year's Resolutions” by Shelcy V. Joseph suggests that it should not be about "New year, new me" but rather "New year, same me but better." And so we say, "New year, same us but better." The article also invites us to think about goal setting this way: - Build on what you have already started. - Check in regularly; and -...

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Calendar of Health and Safety Observances for Older Adults

If you are professionally involved in caring for seniors, you might find this "2018 Calendar of Health and Safety Observances for Older Adults" useful for planning activities. Please click here to view the PDF file

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