As people age, they become more vulnerable in physical, mental, emotional and financial ways. Financial exploitation of the elderly is a significant problem, and it often comes from within their inner circle – perpetuated by family members, trusted friends,...
Month: May 2024
Memory care residents face unique dangers
Cognitive decline, including what occurs when a person has dementia, can be challenging to live with. For some, the consequences of the condition become so severe that they need more care than what they can get at home. Those individuals may move into a memory care...
How to spot poor hygiene in nursing homes
Housekeeping is crucial in nursing homes. A facility should have enough staff to clean bedding, furniture, floors and other resident areas regularly in order to better ensure that residents are healthy. However, not all nursing homes do this. The following are three...
What do older Americans need to know about AI scams?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting various aspects of American life; in many instances, it is enhancing efficiency and personalization. However, this progression has also inspired sophisticated scams that disproportionately target older Americans,...