Fifty Plus Advocates

The sun was barely up when Evelyn Volk, bleary-eyed with toothbrush in hand, tossed a pile of clothes into the washing machine, the first of several loads of the day. She glanced at the wall clock that was deliberately set 10 minutes fast.

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By Micha Shalev Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells or connections between brain cells. When making a diagnosis of dementia, physicians commonly refer to the following criteria: •Symptoms must include decline in memory and certain cognitive abilities. •The decline in cognitive abilities must be severe enough to [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau Americans 65 years and older will quadruple in the next three decades. With this expected population growth many of us will be faced with primary or secondary caregiving for a loved one in the upcoming years. Research reveals that family members provide nearly 82 percent of the necessary care for a senior [...]

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“You just want to be in two places at once,” said Kay Branch, who lives in Anchorage, Alaska, but helps coordinate care for her parents in Lakeland, Fla., about 3,800 miles away.

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By Jeannette Sheehan Every year one in three individuals over the age of 65 fall. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors. Whether you are living at home, with your children, or in a senior community, you will want to stay safe and learn how to keep from falling. Q. [...]

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By Angela Penny When a loved-one enters hospice, it is a very difficult time for everyone because it is the end of a life-journey. Often, end of life care is provided at home by family members, with a hospice team visiting the family throughout the week. At times this becomes a hardship, physically and emotionally, [...]

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