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Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home
Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.
A Loved One’s Dilemma
"I was lucky that a friend of mine recommended Right at Home to me." Al
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New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors
Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.
The Aging Eye – Macular Degeneration vs. Glaucoma
Eyesight changes are common with older age, but two diseases, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, can significantly affect the vision of seniors.
Dementia is a Global Health Crisis: A Wakeup Call World Report
On April 11, 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) released a report calling upon policymakers and other stakeholders to make dementia a global public health priority. With statistics, science and case studies, the report provides a wakeup call to the global community about the public health crisis the world is facing and urges all countries to develop a comprehensive national dementia plan. “Alzheimer’s, among all non-communicable diseases, demands our urgent and serious focus. We must find the political will and accompanying funding for more effective treatments, earlier detection and diagnosis, and most critically prevention and cures. Absent this level and scope of attention, Alzheimer’s will surely become the fiscal nightmare of the 21st century, quite apart from the personal, family and community devastation it causes in its wake.”
May Is Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.
Benefits of Respite Care
While you may want to provide care for your loved one around-the-clock, it's important to seek support and take time to manage your own health and personal needs, too, so you can provide the best care for your loved one when you are there.
Planning Provides Peace of Mind: Right at Home Tampa Supports National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 16, 2012, was the 5th Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day. Setting a day to focus on this subject is meant to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. Being in the healthcare world, I often see people plan for the “bi...
Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls
One-third of adults over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors. These tips can reduce the risk of nighttime injuries.
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