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Aging at Home ... With Robots?

Though we don’t yet live in Jetsons-style homes with robots doing all the housework, robotic technologies are in the works to help seniors stay safe and healthy at home. Are older adults willing to accept this type of electronic assistance? A study from Georgia Institute of Technology asked older adults if they are willing to use robots in the home for daily tasks. (Photo: Wendy Rogers/Georgia Institute of Technology) Robots have the potential to help older adults with daily activities t... READ MORE Posted March 22, 2013 at 09:20 AM

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Talking to Seniors About Fraud

Protect loved ones from schemes that target the elderly you notice a pile of sweepstakes notifications on Mom's desk, "As soon as I send them $1000. for processing. I will win millions!" says Mom. You discover a thin coating of black liquid washing off your elderly aunt's driveway on a rainy day. She reports that a contractor was in the neighborhood knocked on her door and offered to apply a "sealant" at a good price. Grandpa is suddenly taking an array of herbal supplements. An acquaintance ... READ MORE Posted March 06, 2013 at 08:27 AM

Online Buzz: Compulsive Hoarding

Do you know someone who can’t throw anything away? "I may need it again someday!" they protest, and resist any encouragement from friends and family to discard useless objects. Some people tend to keep everything—broken appliances, trivial garage sale finds, figurine collections, old newspapers and magazines, worn-out clothes, and most anything they consider of value. Some people are just naturally disorganized and collectors, but for those who are compulsive hoarders, the jumbled collections... READ MORE Posted February 28, 2013 at 09:59 AM

March Is National Essential Tremor Awareness Month

This disorder causes physical and social challenges for millions of Americans. Essential tremor is a neurological movement disorder that causes unintentional, somewhat rhythmic shaking or movement of the hands and head. It is often confused with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions that cause shaking. Involuntary movements of the hands interfere with the tasks of daily living. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke describes the head movements as resembling a “yes-yes... READ MORE Posted February 28, 2013 at 09:56 AM

March Is National Essential Tremor Awareness Month

This disorder causes physical and social challenges for millions of Americans. Essential tremor is a neurological movement disorder that causes unintentional, somewhat rhythmic shaking or movement of the hands and head. It is often confused with Parkinson’s disease and other conditions that cause shaking. Involuntary movements of the hands interfere with the tasks of daily living. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke describes the head movements as resembling a “yes-yes... READ MORE Posted February 28, 2013 at 09:56 AM

Creating Appetizing Meals for Seniors

Home care experts share tips for National Nutrition Month Good nutrition is vital for the health and well-being of older adults. Yet when it comes to eating well, this time of life brings challenges. Disabilities, chronic health conditions and medications can all affect the appetite. Taste and smell often decline. Missing teeth, uncomfortable dentures and digestive problems can make eating uncomfortable. And for many with Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, MS or stroke, eating is more of a chall... READ MORE Posted February 28, 2013 at 09:49 AM

Creating Appetizing Meals for Seniors

Home care experts share tips for National Nutrition Month Good nutrition is vital for the health and well-being of older adults. Yet when it comes to eating well, this time of life brings challenges. Disabilities, chronic health conditions and medications can all affect the appetite. Taste and smell often decline. Missing teeth, uncomfortable dentures and digestive problems can make eating uncomfortable. And for many with Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, MS or stroke, eating is more of a chall... READ MORE Posted February 28, 2013 at 09:48 AM

Creating Appetizing Meals for Seniors

Home care experts share tips for National Nutrition Month Good nutrition is vital for the health and well-being of older adults. Yet when it comes to eating well, this time of life brings challenges. Disabilities, chronic health conditions and medications can all affect the appetite. Taste and smell often decline. Missing teeth, uncomfortable dentures and digestive problems can make eating uncomfortable. And for many with Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, MS or stroke, eating is more of a chall... READ MORE Posted February 28, 2013 at 09:46 AM

Could Poor Sleep Rob You of Your Independence?

When you were a small child, you probably complained to your parents at bedtime: "Why do I have to go to sleep? It’s a waste of time!" Most of us spend about one-third of our life sleeping—but sleep remains a mystery to us. We don't think much about it until we encounter a sleep problem. Medical research, however, has not been asleep on the job. Advanced observation techniques and brain imaging are revealing things we didn’t know about the role of sleep in healthy aging. Poor-quality sleep ra... READ MORE Posted February 28, 2013 at 09:39 AM