November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Here’s a comprehensive look at diabetes from the National Institute on Aging. The article explains the disease, the various types of diabetes, the symptoms and how to manage it. Take a few minutes to read this article. Diabetes is a serious disease. People get diabetes when their blood glucose level, sometimes called blood sugar,…
Aging teeth and gums can lead to big dental costs and Medicare may not cover them all. Here are some cost-cutting strategies to help seniors maintain their oral health. When Jo Calk, 70, of Lincoln City, Ore., broke a tooth last year, she never considered seeing a dentist. Instead, she took matters into her own hands. “The sharp points of…
Steve Lorberbaum, the owner of Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac, was recognized as the owner of the year during the association network meeting in Washington, D.C. Lorberbaum opened Assisting Hands in September 2014 upon realizing the demand for caregiving services after managing the care of his parents. Licensed as a Residential Service Agency by the Maryland Department of Health and…
According to the New York Times, Nursing home patients may be frail or have other diseases, leading some doctors to advise hormone therapy rather than breast cancer surgery. Annie Krause moved into a nursing home in Detroit in 2015, when she was 98 years old. She had grown frail. Arthritis, recurrent infections and hypertension had made it difficult for her…
Useful Links page. Bookmark this page and visit us monthly for more information. Featured This Month This month, we feature information on dental health, and tips for healthy aging. Protect Seniors’ Dental Health. Common dental challenges and the importance of dental care. Tips For Healthy Aging. Taking care of your health for a higher quality of life.
Did you know that many medications can increase the likelihood of cavities, particularly in older adults? It’s not a side-effect that many think about, but it’s important to notify the dentist about all medications a senior is taking. Learn more in this article by the American Dental Association. The Link Between Medications and Cavities You may wonder why you’re suddenly…
The American Cancer Society has pinpointed recommendations for people by age. These are guidelines that can help lower your cancer risks. The choices you make about diet, exercise, and other habits can affect your overall health as well as your risk for developing cancer and other serious diseases. It’s also important to follow recommendations for cancer screening tests. Screening tests…
September 22, 2018 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Each year, on the first day of fall, senior services agencies across the country take the opportunity to raise awareness of a major public health challenge. Falls are a serious issue for seniors. The American Geriatrics Society estimates that fall injuries are responsible for medical costs of up to $50 billion annually.…
At a time when men and women are living longer, the art of aging requires work, thought, planning, and a sense of humor. This Washington Post article describes the importance of humor in living a long life. If people can age with class, then Harlene Goodrich, 80, and Dorothy Kelly, 91, should be considered aging's rock stars. These women —…
In this article from The Washington Post, the author interviewed individuals who might be considered "super-agers." What they found was pretty extraordinary. According to experts, mind-set plays a criticial role in how people age. Wilhelmina Delco learned to swim at 80. Harold Berman is in his 67th year practicing law. Mildred Walston spent 76 years on the job at a…
