During my reading, I found an interesting article from the AARP Bulletin. It is about “How Older Americans Embrace the Joys of Living Alone” (2025). Statistics: Twenty-one percent of US adults over 50 (24 million), and older adults live alone. These numbers are growing quickly, compared to only 9 percent in 1950 (AARP Bulletin, 2025). […]
Zemplee-St. John’s Whitepaper
Caregiver Checklist: Early Signs Your Loved One May Need More Support at Home ✅ Changes in Personal Hygiene Skipping baths or showers Wearing the same clothes for days Hair or nails are in need of attention ✅ Unexplained Weight Loss or Poor Nutrition Empty fridge or expired food Skipping meals Noticeable weight loss or gain […]
Often calorie intake for seniors can be challenging, especially for those who are post surgery, experiencing life changing diseases, or living in a new setting that isn’t home. For those who are in congregate livng, be sure to ask about your loved ones diet, weight, and food intake. There are creative things that the organization […]
Virtual Home Care is a term that means specific services offered virtually (via a device such as a sensor, camera, and other medical devices) to a customer. The services are customized to what the individual needs and wants and are paid for by insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. I find this offering to be […]
Established in 1963 as Senior Citizens Month, and renamed Older Americans Month, the full month of May is a month to view aging as a positive. It is to recognize older americans for their achievements and all they do for those around them. It continues to be recognized and supported by the Administration for Community […]
While reading AARP magazine, I learned more about Medicare’s GUIDE (guiding an improved dementia experience) program specifically to support individuals with Dementia and their unpaid caregivers. This program will run for 8 years. There is a respite care benefit of $2500/year, a helpline, and a care “navigator” (someone to help them find support and services). […]
A recent study identified that two exercises is better than one. McKnights Long-Term Care News published information on the utilization of two or more exercises (multi-component) reducing the potential of cognitive decline in seniors. This combination promotes blood flow in the brain thus our brains receive more nutrients and oxygen, maintaining better brain health (Fischer, […]
