Living independently as an older person carries risks. One in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year, according to the National Council on Aging, and every 19 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. [...]
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There is an unprecedented growth in the percentage of aging population throughout the world, particularly in growing economies such as Europe, Japan and China. Form 2000 to 2050, the percentage of the world’s population who [...]
CTA Staff Caregivers want to give their loved ones the best care they can. When it comes to senior health, the key lies in the early detection of signs that could lead to serious health [...]
The senior housing market is more competitive than ever. CBRE National Senior Housing has estimated that there are over 22,000 senior housing and nursing care communities. Yet, assisted living occupancy rates continue to fall despite our growing [...]
Executives in senior housing are well aware of the problem of resident turnover. With a current occupancy rate of 86.5 percent, a 21- to 29-month average length of stay in assisted living, and a median annual resident turnover of [...]
Urinary tract infections become more common as you age, particularly for women. According to one study, more than a third of all infections in people in nursing homes are UTIs. Over 10 percent of women over age [...]
Caring for a loved one can be a challenging learning curve and just as you get used to things, they can change all over again. You don't have to do it alone. Whether you're starting [...]
Spoon Theory: Explaining Invisible Pain According to the National Council on Aging, about 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease and 68 percent have at least two with hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, [...]
