eldercare

Aging In Place

Sheryl Rich-Kern — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:58:41 +0000

According to a recent AARP survey, more than 95 percent of New Hampshire seniors want to remain in their own homes as they age - but that’s not always practical or affordable.

To address these concerns, two non-profits in the state are developing a novel approach to home-based eldercare that’s becoming popular around the country.

Alzheimer's Patients Turn To Stories Instead Of Memories

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:26:00 +0000

Ask family members of someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia: Trying to talk with a loved one who doesn't even remember exactly who they are can be very frustrating.

But here at a senior center in Seattle, things are different.

On one recent day, 15 elderly people were forming a circle. The room is typical — linoleum floors, cellophane flowers on the windows, canes and wheelchairs, and walkers lined up against the wall.

Linda White is leading a session based on a program called TimeSlips.

Word of Mouth for November 7th, 2011

Virginia Prescott — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Caremore, a company that has revolutionized eldercare - providing better care and doing it profitably. The "next big thing" prediction for Apple - under new leadership. And 18th century explorers who fearlessly set out to catalog the variety of species that roam the earth.