If you've ever traveled abroad or experienced other cultures, perhaps you know the importance and honor that other societies give to their elderly. Many cultures celebrate aging, instead of fearing it. For instance, Korean's have a high regard for aging, having large celebrations when people reach 60, 70 and even 80...
You know the high you get from attending a baseball game or conference, standing as one with thousands of others cheering a common cause? Then, after the day of intense excitement, animated discussions are had regarding the powerful speakers; the well-trained and talented pitcher; or...
We've probably all heard how important it is for a caregiver to make their own care a priority. Some people may shrug it off as "good advice" but still say, "how can I really take care of myself like I should? There is just no...
Diabetes is costly: said in the most figurative AND shockingly literal sense. Since 2007 there has been a 41% increase in the total cost of diabetes, from 174 billion to 245 billion. Forty one percent?! Articles are everywhere online detailing the high rise of Type I diabetes...
Came across a great article today from Caregiver.com ...
I read an interesting article today on Reuters.com titled How an Aging Population Could be Tonic for the Economy. It caught my attention and after several read throughs, I was encouraged. I'll provide the synopsis or you can read the article for yourself here. The number...
"No day shall erase you from the memory of time.” Virgil That quote is inscribed on the wall of the 9/11 Museum, which was dedicated yesterday, May 15th. We all remember where we were, what we were doing and who we were with, in 2001, on...
Here's a repost from a while back BUT it's definitely worth a reread (if you haven't already)...
With the Baby Boomer generation’s age on the rise and closer scrutiny of nursing facilities and assisted living rampant on the news, it seems everywhere you turn there are discussions spawning over the topic of elder care, homes, caregivers, and alternative options. Care-giving, in particular, is...
This story is too great to pass up! A heartfelt gesture by a World War II Veteran during a charity race in San Jose, this March, has gone viral, both for the sweetness of the Veteran and the recognition of the runners as they passed...