The stats are staggering: 50% of prescribed medications aren’t taken as directed, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, leading to a death every four minutes. What Happens if You Forget to Take Your Medication Care teams can do everything in their power to ensure the right mix of…Read More
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Brain Health in Aging Adults and Why it Matters
Our understanding of aging is expanding every day as researchers and scientists around the world dedicate their work to improving the lives of older adults. The more we know, the more clearly we see that our day-to-day activities can build on each other toward a confident, independent life—or they can…Read More
Prevention and Early Intervention Extends Independent Living
As social services organizations cope with explosive growth among aging people, savvy professionals are focusing on early intervention. Simple solutions that, when implemented before a crisis, can add years to independent living, significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve the overall effectiveness of social services organizations and caregivers. Prevention and Early…Read More
Senior Health: How to Talk to Seniors about Staying Healthy
With so many unknowns in our ever-changing world, it may be tricky to find the right words to encourage seniors to focus on their health, especially when they are particularly weary or headstrong. If you are looking out for an older loved one—a parent, a spouse, a friend—and are not…Read More