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Television & Seniors: Older Adults Watch More TV
It might surprise you to learn that older adults watch more television than younger people do. Watching TV comprises most of the leisure time for adults aged 70 to 105 years old. Television can be an avenue to learning new…
Dealing with Negative Elderly Parents: How to Help Them (& Yourself)
The dynamic shift between parents and their adult children is difficult for a lot of families to handle. The mom and dad who raised you from infancy and taught you how to be a successful adult may eventually need your…
What is Companion Care for the Elderly?
You may have heard of companions, but still find yourself wondering exactly what is companion care for the elderly. Companion care for the elderly, also known as companionship services, is a key part of senior care. This is because companionship…
What Are The Duties and Responsibilities of a Caregiver?
You may assume that your senior loved ones don’t need a caregiver because they don’t need medical assistance. But, even if a senior doesn’t require the assistance of a home health care nurse, they may still require some help on…
Monitoring Aging Parents From Afar: Caregiving Tips for Adult Children
In today's globalized society, it's more common than ever before for children to move away from their parents and start their lives in a new city or state. However, if you're age 40 and up, you may have started to…
Connect Our Elders Episode 35: COVID & Dementia (VIDEO)
Connect Our Elders: Episode 35. Dr. Diane Darby Beach, Gerontologist. Family Matters In-Home Care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaeSeYKbRLM Dr. Beach is a Gerontologist by training (with an emphasis in dementia care). She has a Masters Degree in Public Health and a Doctorate in…
