Author Archive: Sarah Stevenson
Sarah J. Stevenson is a writer, artist, editor and graphic designer living in Northern California. Her visual art has been exhibited around California, and her writing has appeared in a variety of web sites and print publications. In addition to writing about older adults, she also writes for younger ones--her first novel for young adults, THE LATTE REBELLION, was published in 2011 by Flux. For more information, please visit: http://www.sarahjamilastevenson.com
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A Shortage of Senior Care Management for Aging Baby Boomers?
As the population of baby boomers hits older age, the senior care system is poised to grow exponentially, sparking a need for trained geriatric care managers. With the aging of the baby boomers, the size of the population 65 and older is experiencing one of the biggest increases in history: between 2000 and 2011 the…
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How Senior Living Communities Help Treat Arthritis
It’s National Arthritis Month, and senior communities everywhere are helping residents ease their symptoms with exercise, nutrition and wellness programs. When it’s time for mom to move into a senior living community, one of our biggest worries can be the maintenance of her health and wellness, particularly if she suffers from something as debilitating yet…
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Aging in Place: Senior Living and Universal Design
Architecture for seniors doesn’t have to be sterile. The latest movement in multigenerational housing, universal design, promises appeal AND accessibility. As baby boomers age—and watch their parents contend with the complexities of senior housing—the concept of aging in place becomes ever more appealing. In fact, according to an AARP survey, as many as 90 percent…
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8 States With The Most Affordable Assisted Living and Healthcare
We hear a lot about the affordability of assisted living, but what about hospital costs? New data on hospital costs released by the government reveals wild variations in price for the same medical procedure by hospitals located within blocks of each other. When it comes to researching the most affordable locations for retirement, one of…
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Getting the Word Out: An Interview with the Alzheimer’s Association
Our interview with a Care Manager from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan showcases some of the most important issues in raising Alzheimer’s awareness. For all the progress we’ve made in the diagnosis and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, we’ve still got a long way to go. One of the hurdles, according to Kate Williams, LMSW,…
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Why Senior Student Loan Debt Is More Complicated
With more sources of debt and fewer repayment options, seniors are now the fastest-growing age group for student loan debt. We’ve all heard about the dire straits today’s college students face upon graduation: tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt that they may never be able to fully repay. But what about senior…
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How to Recognize When You’re in Denial About Your Parents’ Health
It’s hard to face facts when a loved one is in declining mental or physical health—but denial may ultimately worsen the situation. “Mom’s just not feeling well today, that’s all. If I just give her time, she’ll be on the mend and back to her old tricks.” “I visited Dad just last week and he…
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Is Ageism Getting Worse?
A recent Princeton study on the causes of ageism reveals that we’ve still got a long way to go in the fight against age-related negative stereotypes. Ageism against seniors can’t be defined simply as prejudice against older adults. Researchers are finding that ageism is a complex phenomenon consisting of a range of negative attitudes toward…
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How to Use Long-Term Care Insurance for Assisted Living
Just because your loved one’s long-term care insurance covers nursing care doesn’t mean it will cover assisted living or memory care. Find out what to look for in an effective LTCI policy so you don’t get caught out when it’s time to shop for care. Long-term care insurance is a tricky topic—do just a little…
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Top 7 Books About Alzheimer’s for Caregivers
We’ve compiled a list of the top books about Alzheimer’s for caregivers on ways to cope with the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss. Caregivers need comfort too—and few people know this fact better than the family members of someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Caring for someone with dementia poses unique challenges, but it can…
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