Dorothy Miller, a social worker, first created the term “sandwich generation” in 1981. A Journalist, Carol Abaya, continued to study and add to what the term means. In 2006, Miriam Webster included the term, sandwich generation, in the dictionary for the first time. The sandwich generation is defined as a generation of people who care […]
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Bill-Paying Services for Seniors: A Practical Way To Protect Independence As more older adults choose to age in place, everyday paperwork—opening mail, tracking due dates, and writing checks—can become a burden. Family members want to help, but many live out of state or are stretched thin. A professional bill-paying concierge can remove the stress and
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The Internet of Medical Things: How Connected Devices Are Shaping the Future of Senior Healthcare The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are preparing for a dramatic shift in the U.S. healthcare system. As the senior population grows, medical needs and costs are rising at a rate the system cannot sustain. In 2010, older adults
The findings from a 10 year study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) have reported a link between hearing loss and health risks. The risks include a 50% greater risk of dementia, a 40% greater risk of developing depression and a nearly 30% higher risk of accidental falls. While the loss of
Balancing Caregiving and Your Career: What Working Caregivers Need to Know Balancing a job while caring for an aging parent or spouse is becoming more common — and more challenging. Today, more than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member, and nearly 6 in 10 caregivers are also employed. Many work full