This site will feature currrent news, an up to date calendar of events for both caregivers and professionals, job postings, blogs, discounts of the month and much more. Find out what is happening with seniors in Hampton Roads. Please check back on May 1, 2010 for a preview!
Read More...For the most thorough listing of senior services on the peninsula, middle peninsula and northern neck, get your copy of the latest Resource Guide at any grocery store on the peninsula or visit your local Area Agency on Aging. If you would like copies for your office, please contact Stephanie Smith, stephanie@senioradvocate.net.
Read More...Seniors are having a hard time waiting for appointments and/or finding physicians who will even take Medicare, so they are flocking to the ER for services better managed during a regular check-up.
Read more here from The Patriot-News:
http://www.pennlive.com/bodyandmind/index.ssf/2009/08/er_visits_increase_as_patients.html
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Life expectancy in the United States has reached almost 78 years, a record high, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Not only has life expectancy increased, but the death rate has dropped to an all-time low of 760.3 deaths per 100,000 people, according to the new report from the U.S. Centers [...]
I just got off the phone with an adult daughter who was asking about transportation services for her father, who is about to lost his license. She asked about taxi's or the local bus service, but with her father's dementia, I recommended a safer source of transportation - companions who can go with their clients [...]
Read More...Memory Walk, the Alzheimer's Association's largest fundraiser is just around the corner and there is one near you! Click here to find out more about Memory Walk and how you can participate!
http://www.alz.org/memorywalk/
The Center for Excellence in Aging and Geriatric Health (CEAGH) is now offering both Driving Evaluations and Geriatric Assessments. UPDATE: Between now and September 30, 2009 the first 30 Driving Evaluations for will be FREE!
The Geriatric Assessment is completed by a geriatrician, a neuropsychologist and a social worker. You will need a referral from your [...]
We all have known that smoking is bad for your lungs, but what about your mind? Read this article in 'Everyday Health' about how secondhand smoke can increase your chances of developing dementia.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite/news/view.aspx?id=624060&xid=nl_EverydayHealthHealthyAging_20090216
The IRS allows medical expense deductions for certain long term care costs, but is asssisted living one of them? Currently, many people write off nursing home expense, but when it comes to assisted living facilities, the rules are as medical expenses. For more information, read this article in the The Estate Planning & Elder Law [...]
Read More...Yep, you read it right. If you live in Hampton or Newport News, and are at least 60 years old, you are eligible for up to 32 hours a month of companion/personal care for only $7.75 per hour. This service is due to a partnership between Catholic Charities and the Hampton/Newport News Community Services Board. [...]
Read More...Who knew about this whole blogging thing - this is an amazing phenomenon that everyone seems to be doing lately. Yes, I know it's been going on for at least a few years - sometimes it just takes me a while to get with the times! I just joined FACEBOOK and cannot believe the number [...]
Read More...The Center for Excellence in Aging and Geriatric Health (CEAGH) is searching for people who are eligible to participate in the following studies:
Tetanus Vaccine Booster: Must be over 65 and have not had a tetanus vaccine in the past 5 years.
Diabetes: Type II diabetics who are not achieving good blood sugar control while taking oral [...]
