The benefits of growing older are countless: increased wisdom, a slower, more relaxed pace of living, grandchildren and perhaps even great- or great-great-grandchildren. But it’s…
Is It Possible to Reverse Aging with Young Blood?
October 28, 2015
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Can a Sleep Position Protect Your Brain?
October 21, 2015
As we age, we tend to have a harder time falling asleep and more trouble staying asleep. We all look forward to a good night’s…
Continuum’s Care Planning Tips to Consider When Looking for Long-Term Care Insurance
October 12, 2015
Planning for the future can be an overwhelming thought, especially the closer you get to retirement. Men and women can spend over $100,000 in out-of-pocket…
Can a Hospital Stay Cause Delirium or Dementia in Seniors?
September 23, 2015
Two of the many things that people fear will happen to their loved ones as they age are dementia and delirium. Dementia is the term…
Maintaining Respect for Adults with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia
September 16, 2015
Whether a loved one’s dementia sets in gradually, with subtle signs developing over time, or it appears seemingly out of the blue – often after…
Busting Global Aging Misconceptions
August 18, 2015
It’s certainly no surprise that the aging population is exploding, ready to increase exponentially over the next few decades, and first-world countries are bracing for…
What to Eat to Live Past 100
August 11, 2015
There are a few places across the globe where centenarians seem to thrive—Greece, Japan, Sardinia, California, and Costa Rica are a few. Researchers have been…
Coaxing Employers to Be More Flexible About Family Caregiving Duties
August 4, 2015
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans providing care for an elderly parent while balancing a full-time job, there will be times you’ll need…
Senior Hospitalizations Linked to Progressive Disability
July 28, 2015
From the moment you choose Continuum for your senior home care services and we do a home walk-through to assess needs, our elder care experts work with…
Caring for Elder Orphans
July 22, 2015
Add the term “elder orphans” to your vocabulary. It’s a term and situation about which you’ll hear a lot in the years to come as…