Tip of the Day
www.blessingsforseniors.com Tips for caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s: Eliminate clutter, noise, glare and too much background noise. What tips have you found to work in your care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s? www.blessingsforseniors.com
Hospital Discharges-What You Need to Know
www.blessingsforseniors.com Upon being discharged from the hospital, many patients believe that the toughest part of their recovery is behind them. However, in reality, it usually means the beginning of a new routine in a person’s health care – one that involves more organization, effort, and awareness. A patient’s discharge from the hospital is a critical […]
Veterans Benefits – Are You Missing Out?
www.blessingsforseniors.com The total veteran population in the United States has reached nearly 23 million, with almost 40 percent of those over the age of 65 (www.va.gov, 2011). When compared to every other country in the world, the United States offers the most comprehensive benefits system for assisting veterans, yet only about 36 percent of veterans […]
Baby Boomers Are Decidedly Saving More
What will retirement be like for the Baby Boomer generation? Known for a spendthrift attitude of “live for today” and not a frugal “save for tomorrow” mindset, many baby boomers have not saved for retirement. Therefore, they feel they are not in a comfortable long-term financial position. According to a March 2011 Associated […]
What Senior Men Can Do About “Male Menopause”
Usually when people talk about hormonal changes, the spotlight is on women and menopause. However, as men age, they experience a “male menopause” or “andropause” – a decline in their testosterone hormone levels. Beginning at age 30, men lose testosterone at a rate of 1% per year. Even though this is gradual, by […]
Blessings! Blog
Welcome to the first Blessings! Blog. Future blogs will discuss eldercare issues and the role of the family caregiver. We are looking forward to livley interactive discussions and the ability to learn from family caregivers and the loved ones who are cared for. Learn more by visiting our website: www.blessingsforseniors.com
