Comparing Medical vs. Non-Medical Home Care
When you are watching your aging loved one struggle while living at home alone, or with a partner, it can be difficult. You might find yourself calling to check in more often, stopping by wi...
May 9, 2024
Is It Time for Home Care?
Is It Time for Home Care? As loved ones age, it is common for adult children or other family members to begin to worry about the amount of support the senior receives – or doesn’t receiv...
January 16, 2024
Can A Medical Alert Help A Non-English Speaker?
YES! Communication during an emergency can be difficult for non-English speakers or for bilingual people. Anyone who is injured, scared, or in danger may have trouble explaining the situatio...
March 22, 2023
Medicare Changes Will Help Many Seniors Stay Healthier & Wealthier
In 2011, the New York Times published an opinion piece titled “How Medicare Fails the Elderly.” The author described his struggle to get his mother the care she needed versus the...
October 17, 2018
What’s a Geriatric Specialist
If you’re involved in helping an older friend or loved one with the management of their health care, you’ve probably heard the term “geriatric care” or “geriatric specialist” at ...
July 16, 2018
6 Powerful Ways To Help Seniors Avoid Isolation
6 Powerful Ways To Help Seniors Avoid Isolation It’s an unfortunate reality that many seniors find themselves terribly isolated. After a spouse passes away or a debilitating illness hits, ...
October 2, 2017
5 Signs It’s Time For A Medical Alert System
Has a loved one suffered a fall or other injury while at home recently? Or are you only looking for medical alert system information for mom and dad because they’re still active and in...
March 9, 2017
Seniors and Financial Fraud: How To Spot & Prevent Scams
Financial scammers see the country’s aging population as a target-rich environment: at least 20% of seniors over 65 have been victims. Information technology and social media give con arti...
December 22, 2016
Exclusive Interview with TheSeniorList Co-Founder, Amie Clark
Exclusive Interview I recently met with Amie Clark, Co-Founder of TheSeniorList. She shares the story of how her booming website all began and the importance of senior support in soci...
June 24, 2016
Senior Fitness Series #4: Dancing for the Young at Heart
All month long, we’ve been celebrating healthy aging with inspirational videos from seniors like you who attend fitness classes regularly and are reaping the benefits of exercise. I...
June 17, 2016
