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Elderly man shares benefits of online connectivity
With so many older Americans choosing to age in place in their own homes, the matter of combating social isolation is more pressing than ever.
State-imposed restrictions narrow scope of assisted living communities
While some degree of oversight is important to ensure that communities that cater to the elderly population are held to a high standard, issues arise when state policies actively interfere with how experienced care managers run their facilities.
Social disengagement and mental health issues may put elderly at greater risk for scams
A press release from the academic institution states that the scientists sought to establish the role of psychological vulnerability in the financial exploitation of the elderly - an area of fraud that is poised to grow as more Baby Boomers reach this stage of life.
Demand for eldercare may rise as dementia rates increase among middle-aged
A new study from the United Kingdom indicates that others may begin to require this type of care at markedly younger ages than previously believed.
Exercise may not address issue of care recipient depression
Though elderly depression is a complex issue, social isolation is well-known to contribute to its prevalence.
How smartphones and tablets can simplify at-home eldercare
Though new apps have surfaced to assist with certain aspects of eldercare, Independa offers a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate the many tasks care managers are faced with each day
Five types of eldercare communities: Which group are you in?
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has divided this profession into the following subsections.
Overlapping ailments pose challenges for assisted living communities
In 2010, 82 percent of assisted living residents had been diagnosed with heart disease, high blood pressure or Alzheimer's disease, and 9 percent of these individuals suffered from all three.
In-home eldercare costs stay stable as assisted living expenses soar
Care managers must expand into this attractive and cost-effective field to remain competitive in the coming years.
Four common occupancy issues and how to overcome them
What can care givers and managers do to prepare for this influx without sacrificing the quality of their services? The first step is to address many of the occupancy issues these professionals already face.
Combating the rising costs of dementia care
How can care managers provide the necessary degree of attention and care to these recipients without overextending their resources?
5 Ways to Give your Assisted Living Community a Competitive Edge
As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, the demand for high-quality elderly care is set to expand dramatically - and so, inevitably, will the supply.
Finding solutions in a troubled long-term care market
Although cost-cutting measures are an important step in providing quality care at a reasonable rate, some believe that it may not be enough.
Report: 18 states make eldercare policy changes
An NCAL report showed that many administrations are taking the need for elderly living solutions more seriously.
Report: 1.47 million elderly households in "worst-case" situations in 2011
According to a 2011 HUD report, even when there are residential solutions available, many older Americans cannot afford them.
