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Although more than half of all Americans own smart phones, only 18% of older adults own one. However, some 77% of older individuals do own a cell phone. The cell phones they choose are just basic devices with large buttons and limited features. This fact, though, doesn’t mean that cell phone usage is only for the young. It simply means that cell phones are utilized differently by the older generation. While they are the lifeblood of the younger crowd, older adults see them as tools of communication only.
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Most of us have fond memories of our grandparent’s homes growing up. We remember spending the lazy days of summer with them, working in their garden or helping them with household chores. More than anything else though, we remember the time and attention they gave us, mostly because they were able. While our parents were busy working to provide for our needs, they gave us their undivided attention, which to a child is worth more than gold. While families create meaningful moments with their loved ones, there is a vast opportunity for children to learn and grow while visiting their older relatives at a senior living community.
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As senior care providers across the United States begin to focus more on creating friendly, more homelike environments for aging seniors, the need to build trusted community partnerships becomes imminent. It takes a team of multidisciplinary health care professionals to meet the needs of the aging population. But with the population of those age 65 and older projected to reach 83.7 million by 2050, according to the United States Census Bureau, will health care professionals be able to keep up?
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May is generally thought of as a month of new beginnings, renewed energy and growth, which makes it the perfect month to celebrate Older American’s Month (OAM). Just as perennials bloom once again in the spring, older citizens can find renewed purpose and worth during this month of celebration. The Administration for Community Living uses this annual observance as a way to focus on some of the issues that older adults face on a regular basis.
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Health & Aging | Reflections & Leadership
At Presbyterian Senior Living, we feel strongly that senior communities should use proactive and personalized approaches to provide the best possible care to their residents. A visit by a U.S. senator recently highlighted the commitment of one of our communities, Westminster Village in Dover, to reducing unnecessary prescriptions of antipsychotic drugs and enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes tremors, balance problems and changes to gait and speech. About 1.5 million Americans currently suffer from the disease, and some 60,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. The condition most often strikes seniors, affecting about 18 out of every 1,000 people over age 65.
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