uCarenet connects families with caregivers and reduces the cost of care. Seniors can age at home not in long-term care. #LTC#SeniorCare#ElderCare#Aging
When hiring a care provider, safety should be top priority. A simple background checks can give you a peace if mind. Check out our 5 Safety Tips for Hiring a Care Provider checklist for more info.
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Scientists and researchers! Visit the #NIABlog to learn about the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). Find information on NIA sessions at #AAIC22 here: https://t.co/G4feVZAAix
Interest rate hikes make #seniors finances more precarious. The federal govt must take real steps to help struggling seniors who are having to choose between things like a roof over their heads & prescriptions. @EvanLSolomon @rcarrick https://t.co/IrjfLvCY6E
How can we reduce isolation and loneliness for older people?
@KateMMulligan provides insights into Social Prescribing, an approach that addresses specific issues older people face by connecting them with community resources.
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The lessons of #COVID19 can be used to increase vaccination rates in older adults against diseases like #influenza, #pneumonia and #shingles. Read about #research and policy recommendations from @NIAgeing in the latest edition of Innovation: @DrSamirSinha
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LIVINGS WITH #ALZHEIMERS -- TrialMatch is a free service that connects individuals with #Alzheimers, healthy volunteers & doctors with current studies. Visit TrialMatch® or 800.272.3900. Please RT. Join the fight to #ENDALZ@AlzNorCalNorNev@ALZIMPACT
Did you know that a #poa does not allow you to make changes to your elders social security? If you are a #financial#caregiver this article lays out what you need to do and when you can do. https://t.co/AGZ57ihj7W
The NIA, in partnership with @LIFEINSTITUTE2, is currently accepting applications for the second year of its Healthy Ageing Scholars Program. @TorontoMet students interested in contributing to #healthyageing in Canada are encouraged to apply by July 31. https://t.co/wtsDrMN2cp
Examples of programs that are effective at reducing social isolation and/or loneliness in older adults include psychosocial activity groups involving art, discussions, therapeutic writing, group therapy, and exercise that lead to new friendships https://t.co/WkIHW9bzdm @Forbes
People with #dementia and/or their caregivers should engage in discussions about their desire to participate in activities outside of aged care settings, as well as assess the ability of care facilities to provide such an offering https://t.co/26bX985Rjr
Older adults have different strategies for dealing with loneliness, but those around them also need to help break down the walls of solitude https://t.co/dd1N6jO2ot @_McKnightsSL
#DidYouKnow 1 in 3 older Canadians fall each year? Today on, #NationalInjuryPreventionDay, read our pamphlet on how to prevent falls at home: https://t.co/psbTwwcALR