The Eldercare Channel

05/20/2013

http://www.eldercarechannel.com/articles/two-days-to-tour-savannahs-best-assisted-living-facilities/

John Reddan shows you how you can see eight different Savannah assisted living facilities, in two separate days

11/26/2012

Great news from researchers! It seems that the belief that seniors have a poorer quality of sleep than their younger counterparts is a myth. Read more by clicking the link below and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Aging/2012/20121119-Assumption.htm

11/23/2012

Fun Fact (Black) Friday: Some 34% of shoppers said they plan to shop on Black Friday, today, up from 31% last year. As many as 152 million people plan to shop this weekend, up 10% from last year and the biggest expected turnout ever.

Are you going to brave the crowds this weekend?

11/22/2012

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Eldercare Channel!

11/21/2012

A great infographic from the folks over at MySeniorSolution.com on healthy snack foods.

Boost that memory!

11/20/2012

Tasty Tuesday: We all know that garlic is helpful for everything from the heart to the common cold, and this incredibly simple garlic chicken recipe is both delicious and healthy! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/a-good-easy-garlic-chicken/detail.aspx

11/16/2012

Fun Fact Friday: While depression is certainly a concern among seniors, new research shows that no matter how you measure it, most people actually get happier as they get older! http://bit.ly/RP5f2i

11/15/2012

Sometimes we all need a bit of inspiration. This article offers 30 fantastic and inspiring quotes to make even the toughest days of caregiving a little brighter. http://www.agingcare.com/Articles/caregivers-quotes-inspiration-141133.htm

11/14/2012

Now here’s a state that’s doing it right. The state of Ohio has a Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. What a remarkable group of people on this list, and what fantastic contributions they have made to their communities, the country, and the world! http://www.aging.ohio.gov/news/halloffame/

11/11/2012

Please join us as we honor and thank all those who have served our country! Thank you for your service!

11/05/2012

Senior fitness is an incredibly important part of healthy aging, but it can mean different things to different people. Let us know what you or your loved one are doing to stay in shape!

11/02/2012

Fun Fact Friday: In 2004, 79% of seniors were registered to vote, and around three quarters of them made it to the ballot box. With the election right around the corner, make sure you are registered to vote where you live and have it on your calendar to make it to the polls!

11/01/2012

A fantastic post from the folks over at the Caregiving Coalition. If you have parents with multiple health conditions, this is well worth a read! http://www.caregivingcoalition.org/2012/10/16/how-to-help-parents-with-multi-health-issues/

According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, three out of four adults over the age of 65 have multiple chronic conditions. An article from theNew York Timesstates a majority of older adults are coping with at least three chronic conditions. Managing the combination of these ailments together can...

10/31/2012

Some fun Senior Halloween images from Timbers of Shorewood :)

The Timbers annual Halloween Spook house was a big hit. Here are some photos form the less scary alternative, the first floor Elms Community Room which was a Halloween Game Room for children, toddler to age 10.

10/31/2012

Happy Halloween! Do you or your loved one have plans for this fun holiday? In Cleveland, pre-schoolers will celebrate Halloween with senior citizens from Eliza Bryant Village. According to Generations United, there are many benefits to intergenerational activities like this one. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to have fun! http://fox8.com/2012/10/23/my-town-pre-schoolers-celebrate-halloween-with-senior-citizens/

10/30/2012

Tasty Tuesday: October is a great time to start making fall recipes, and the Noble County Council on Aging has put together some fantastic October recipes just for seniors. Check them out by clicking the link below! http://noblecocouncilonagin.tripod.com/id17.html

10/29/2012

CareGivers America has written an absolutely fantastic article on senior nutrition. Click below to check it out!

“I have trouble chewing.” “Food just doesn’t taste the same anymore.” “I don’t have a car to go shopping.” “It’s hard to cook for one person.” “I’m just not that hungry anymore.”

10/16/2012

Tasty Tuesday: Try these tasty oatmeal blueberry muffins that you can make using leftover oatmeal.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/health/nutrition/04recipehealth.html?_r=1&ref=recipesforhealth