Strength in Solidarity For the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic, 7pm in NYC brought about a first petering, slowly building, and finally thunderous wave of applause. The famously grouchy New Yorkers cracked open their windows, stepped onto their balconies, and joined together…
Cognitive decline has long been a barrier that prevents older adults from maintaining their independence and aging in place. Cognitive decline is at times harder to notice and address than physical ailments, especially in cases when the older adult attempts to conceal the presence or…
By: Kerry Burnight, Ph.D As a Gerontologist of 30 years and daughter of a 93 year-old mother who lives alone in her home, I’ve worked with hundreds of home care agencies of all shapes and sizes. What do all successful home care agencies share in…
By Miki Rossanis, Head of Clinical Development, Sensi.ai Did you know that according to the World Health Organization there are 55 million people worldwide living with dementia? It is also the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability among…
Do you ever sit and wonder, where has the time gone, boy am I getting old. Chances are, if you are sitting in a developed country, that you share this feeling with anywhere from a fifth to a third of your country’s population. The world’s…
2020 was a disruptive year, bringing many simmering social issues to a boil. With the Covid-19 pandemic as a catalyst, many topics sprang to the forefront, gracing newspaper covers and dominating the national and global conversation. As the pandemic progressed one of the major…
Home-care investors are on the side of the angels. They care for seniors, provide comfort and love and help them age with dignity. This is an investment with eternal value. But aside from altruism, there is good money in it. Home care brands are raking…