There is no doubt that expos like the most recent Consumer Electronic Show whet our appetite for what “could be.” While much of it approaches gadgets right out of science fiction, there truly is a bright future for technology that… Read More ›
(Part 2 in a 2 part series) Statistics in U.S. have shown a distinct increasing trend in the number of “older” persons (ages 50-64) within the homeless population. Due to a variety of circumstances, this is a group which… Read More ›
Every day we treat them as if they are invisible. We don’t establish eye contact and tend to go about our business of getting home or to work without a second glance. It probably never occurs to us that one… Read More ›
No one wants to consider that they will one day no longer be living on earth. When I give presentations on aging, I take a moment to remind people that they have the time RIGHT NOW to make decisions that… Read More ›
7 November 2016 Dr. Jill M. Bjerke There is no doubt the race to find the cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases is in full tilt and will be for some time. One only has to type “Alzheimer’s research”… Read More ›
In 1900, 1 in 25 Americans was a senior. In 2016, 1 in 8 Americans is a senior. In 2020, 1 in 6 Americans will be a senior. In 2030, the ratio will reach 1 in 5 and will remain there… Read More ›
Dr. Jill M. Bjerke Picture this: You are driving your car when suddenly a pedestrian appears in your path. You have no choice but to strike the pedestrian. What you weren’t expecting though is for that pedestrian to now become… Read More ›
So many of us swear when we get up in the morning, we can tell exactly what the weather forecast is simply by how our joints react. Now, the scientific evidence to back this up is accumulating, giving credence… Read More ›
I thought I had heard of everything, but Laughter University? Seriously? Yes, it is real. The full title is Laughter Online University (laughteronlineuniversity.com) and it is a fascinating web site . I have never doubted the contribution laughter makes to… Read More ›
Yes, what goes around comes around. The child we once parented has now taken on the role of a parent to us with a complete role reversal. While it may seem that the greater percentage of seniors live alone, the… Read More ›
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