During the recent snowstorm, a Continuum employee whose elderly mother lives with her needed to evacuate her house in the middle of the night when…
Emergency Preparedness
January 29, 2014
Category: Blog
Alarming Effects of Sleep Deprivation
January 21, 2014
Are you part of the sandwich generation—someone caring for both children and elderly parents? Add the stress of work, a full activity calendar, and a…
Brain May Flush Out Toxins During Sleep
January 7, 2014
A good night’s sleep is important. It helps the body rest so that it will be fresh and ready to go the next day. However,…
Can Caregiving Actually MAKE You HEALTHIER?
December 17, 2013
The fact that caring for an older or disabled loved one can cause stress and depression is often written about, but a new study shows…
Access Denied! (The Trouble With Digital Finances)
December 10, 2013
When a loved one passes, will you have the access you need to his or her financial records? As a society, we’ve migrated so much…
‘Ikigai’: Is It the Key to Positive Aging?
December 3, 2013
As the world’s “oldest” country, with 21 percent of its population over the age of 65 and the world’s highest life expectancy at 82, Japan…
Senior-Friendly Holidays
November 26, 2013
The holiday season is fast approaching! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the December celebrations will be right on its heels. This is one…
Beware! The Dangers of Portable Bed Rails
November 19, 2013
Home modifications are essential for safety as a loved one ages, but it’s also extremely important to do your research before accepting something as safe…
Financial Elder Fraud is an Epidemic in the US
November 12, 2013
Elder financial abuse is all too common in the US. Watch this short video, created as part of the Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation…
Eye-Opening Invention Can Spot a Stroke
November 4, 2013
When it comes to diagnosing when a case of dizziness is just vertigo or a life-threatening stroke, a pair of special glasses might be the…