Elder Care Cafe

As I cruise the web, I often run across other sites that are geared toward the aging population, elder care and caregivers. One such site is a blog connected with Genwich.com. Now, don’t go there yet!
Bloggers are told not to place links where visitors will leave their site too soon, but I seem to have [...]

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Recent findings indicate people who are surfing the net reading campaign news and checking out eBay, may be stimulating and improving their minds. 
According to a UCLA study, middle-aged and older Americans who have prior internet search experience are increasing brain activity much like exercising helps the body.
More research is necessary to fine tune the results, but this [...]

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Due to the current financial crisis, more baby boomers and seniors must stay on the job longer than planned. Retired seniors are returning to work in droves, whether part or full time, reveal recent statistics.
According to Senior Journal, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports workers 65+ are increasing faster than the rest of the workforce.
Retirement savings [...]

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In Elder Care News at Senior Journal, is a sobering article highlighting a growing problem among the children of aging seniors. A recent study reveals how unprepared adult children are for the financial costs of caring for their parents. 
As a caregiver to my elderly father, I can relate to the article. Never in my wildest dreams [...]

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Eventually many baby boomers must make the painful decision to discuss housing issues with their aging parents. Ideally, their parents have indicated their plans for the future. If not, it is up to the children to open avenues for this difficult discussion.
The following points may assist initial conversations.

Discuss the future as early as possible. [...]

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