Marion Somers, Ph.D., an experienced, nationally recognized geriatric care manager, appeared on NBC’s “Today Show” Friday to talk about the proliferation of Nintendo Wii gaming systems in retirement and elder care communities. Joined by two older gamers, Fred and Lynn, Dr. Marion discussed the benefits of seniors playing with the Wii.
“The seniors love the game. […]

Posted on February 29th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
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Economic forecasts are causing many to pinch pennies and tighten belts. Federal funding, state programs and non-profit organizations have all had to reign in spending and cut expenses, and elder care assistance resources are dwindling. Even after deciding what tasks to assign to a home caregiver or which local resources to utilize to find one, […]

Posted on February 28th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
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Ministers in England are supporting new measures that would enable an aging population to stay in their homes longer. These new standards include 16 features which will allow for aging in place.
In addition to designing features such as ground-floor toilets, wide stairways that could be adapted to take a stair-lift, room for wheelchairs to turn […]

Posted on February 26th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
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