We all need to advocate for those living with dementia, through awareness and empower those family members & people who live with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological disorder that slowly destroys memory and...
Many Retirees are looking for a new lifestyle in retirement. They want to be active, intellectually stimulated, and intergenerational. Retirees are flocking to college towns because of the opportunities that abound there. Colleges offer more than...
As our population ages, the demand for health care services and products for older adults is increasing. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2050 there will be more people over age 65 than under 18 years old in America which means that the...
As the population of older adults grows, so does the number of seniors living alone and in need of help that they can’t always get. Many people want to age in place, but don't have a way to do so safely. This is especially true for individuals who...
Amyloid-Beta And Alzheimer's Disease - Amyloid beta is a protein fragment that's been shown to play an important role in Alzheimer’s disease. The Amyloid beta-protein is a major component of the plaques that form in many people with Alzheimer's...
Older adults need care that is based on their needs, not the facility or doctor's demands. Palliative and hospice care for seniors should be available to those who want it without judgment so they can end life with dignity and peace in a comfortable...
Older adults are often left out of the design process when new technologies are created. This leaves them with a less than optimal experience, and can even be dangerous to their health. Digital technology needs to be designed for everyone, not just...
The number of people with dementia is increasing. According to alz.org, in the United States, there are more deaths from Alzheimer’s and dementia than from breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. In the past few years, Alzheimer’s deaths have...
Health care organizations are challenged to balance financial pressures with the need to provide high-quality, affordable and accessible health care. Providers must navigate a rapidly changing environment in order to remain competitive while...
As the population ages, there is a growing need for products and services to serve this demographic. The Baby Boomer generation is aging rapidly in the US, with over 76 million people now falling into this category. These consumers are already...
Do you want to live life on your own terms? We believe in the freedom and flexibility of seniors. As we grow old ourselves, it's important for us that our elders maintain their independence while socializing with others who share their interests and...
The future of the senior population is here, and it's not what you think. Technological advancements are coming so fast that they're literally changing how we age as a society. Older adults are more active than ever before. To catch up with the...
Today's baby boomers want more. They don't want to sit around and wait for their next doctor's appointment or the mailman. They want a vibrant lifestyle that brings them together with other like-minded people who are actively living life to its...
Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against older people. It's everywhere, from the workplace to healthcare to entertainment to education. You may not even realize you're being affected by it because it's so ingrained in our culture...
Older adults are at risk for poor health and functional outcomes because of the challenges they face. They often have multiple chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis that require complex care coordination to manage their...
Older adults are at increased risk for poor health outcomes and have higher rates of mortality than other groups. Research shows that older adults face disparities in access to care due to factors like socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, gender...
We're problem-solving futurists and innovators in the aging sector. The Baby Boomer cohort is aging, and the number of seniors is growing rapidly. Aging in place is an essential concept for older adults to age at home longer and healthier...
Do you want to make a difference in the world? In this episode, I share my conversation with Richard Lui. He explains how living selflessly can change your own life for the better too! Ordinary heroes can make small, practical choices and stop this...
When facing Dementia, it's hard to know what to do. If you have been touched by dementia, or are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, our personal journey with our parents may give you some guidance. This episode...
Senior care is a growing concern for many people in the world. Hong Kong has a healthy, long-lived population with its life expectancy one of the highest in the world! The government provides a wide variety of social services and benefits to the...
Dr. Cameron J. Camp joins me today on Boomer Living. Cameron is a noted psychologist specializing in applied gerontology research and is currently serving as Director of Research and Development for the Center for Applied Research in Dementia...
Chris Guay, the founder, and CEO of Vitality Living is with me on today’s episode of Boomer Living. Vitality Living offers retirement living, assisted living, and memory care communities where residents can live purposefully and experience a...
How do you meet the needs of an older adult? You have to pay attention to what matters to them. You have to work with the wisdom and experience they bring to the table. You have to honor their life stories, paying attention to any losses or trauma...
Today I welcome Dr. Char Hu to the program. We Believe In Technology's Ability To Take Data From Other Industries And Provide The Right Size Home Care. Why spend so much money on a caregiver when you don't need it? You can do activity monitoring or...
Paul E. Griffin III, founder, CEO and President of Griffin Living, an award-winning development firm with a specialty in innovative senior living communities, with over 40 years in the industry. We discuss his experience in homebuilding and how that...
Michael Marley has a passion for helping families through difficult situations surrounding dementia. Long-term care has led him to counsel thousands of families. His goal is to help them come out of their crisis stronger and with the right next...
In today's episode, I'm joined by Ravi Bala, Sandeep Pulim M.D., and Santosh Govindaraju in Clubhouse. This is an audio drop-in app and it's available in the Apple Mobile App Store. We discuss the topic of older adults, adaption of technology, its...
(5 of 5) - The pandemic has highlighted the resiliency of the human spirit across humanity. Here are (5 of 5) conversations, and I hope that you will enjoy this recording of friends and industry experts share their silver linings from 2020...
(4 of 5) - The pandemic has highlighted the resiliency of the human spirit across humanity. Here are (4 of 5) conversations, and I hope that you will enjoy this recording of friends and industry experts share their silver linings. Particularly...
What makes MG Properties group stand out from other similar companies in terms of technology use? Do you think MG is leveraging the technology more? How does MG Properties use predictive analytics to measure things like delinquency rates? How...
