Home Care Becoming a More Integral Aspect of Long-Term Care Planning
Planning ahead is often promoted as a responsible and reasonable action for most adults to take. When planning for retirement, people are encouraged to invest in their 401(k) (if offered by an employer), stocks, savings, and other investments. While 78 percent of full-time working aged Americans are living paycheck to paycheck (an epidemic in its own right) (CNBC), few of those remaining 22 percent are planning as properly as they can and don’t think there may be any need for
Dehydration Among Elderly Home Care Clients May Not Be as Easy to Detect as Once Thought
According to some new research, determining whether an elderly person might become dehydrated, especially in a care home setting, may not be as simple as once thought. While this research, conducted by the University of East Anglia, is limited to care homes, it’s a good reminder for those who are dependent on home care support services as well. In many cases, a basic look at the eyes, inside the mouth, checking under the arms for dry spots, and inspecting the skin are common
Census Bureau reports seniors will soon outnumber kids
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that an emerging demographic trend spells trouble for future retirees. By 2030 -- 12 years from now -- senior citizens will outnumber children in the U.S. Jonathan Vespa, a Census Bureau demographer, says 2030 is the year in which all baby boomers will be age 65 or older. One in five people in the U.S. will be of retirement age -- at least, what we now consider retirement age. “By 2035, there will be 78 million people 65 years and older compared
Diabetes the most common condition sending seniors to the ER
Older adults are more likely than other consumers to require a trip to the hospital emergency room (ER). Major risks include falls, heart failure, and dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure. But the biggest issue sending seniors to the ER are complications from diabetes, a fact that suggests older Americans are increasingly overweight or obese and are neglecting their nutrition. New research published in Annals of Emergency Medicine also lists heart disease, kidney disease,
