Live a long and healthy life
For the first time in human history, the number of people over the age of 60 exceeds that of children under the age of 5 and in 2050, it is expected that the elderly population will represent about 2 billion people. Continue reading
Getting help as a caregiver
Why is it so difficult for a family caregiver to ask for help? A caregiver is a person who takes on the responsibility of caring for a family member such as a partner or a parent. Sometimes, caring for the loved one demands a lot of time and efforts from the carer who may accumulate fatigue and reduce social interactions over time.Continue reading
Save the date for the next world carers conversation!
The National Alliance for Caregiving and EMD Serono are back with the World Carers Conversation 2022! Save the date May 19 for a free virtual event with carer advocates, innovators, researchers and experts from around the world. Together we will talk about the future of caregiving and the latest in caregiving research, practice and policy innovations.
How to tackle growing dependence as a carer?
A person living alone and gradually becoming more and more dependent may stop doing his/her daily activities because of fatigue, despair or loneliness. For example, this person may no longer want to get up in the morning, feed him/herself or go out or this person may no longer wash regularly, which is often seen as a sign of frailty. Continue reading
Before we die…
After a tree is born, it grows, slowly declines and then dies. Throughout its life, a tree must adapt to years of challenges such as the cold of harsh winters, the heat and drought of summers, the wind, tornadoes, rain and thunderstorms to resist death. Continue reading
What we’re refusing to see
We usually live well for about 65 years. During this period, we can accomplish many things in our lives and our communities. But what after those 65 years? Continue reading
Adelego, a tool that analyzes behavior
Aging is a main driver of dependence. However, dependence does not develop overnight in most cases. It can take months to years to be noticeable to the caregivers and seniors. One of our elders’ wishes is to live at home for as long as possible. Continue reading
Young spouts
What if we solve our societal problems like a sprout starting from the ground and rising to the sky? Continue reading
Prevent malnutrition
Eating well can become difficult for people living alone because of age or disability. For the elderly, reduced meal intake can be due to a problem with chewing, swallowing or a gradual loss of taste and desire to eat. It may also be a sign of distress, depression and sadness which can lead to give-up-itis. Continue reading
Save our caregivers!
Today, about 1/5 to 1/4 of the American and European population is over 60 years old. It is expected to increase to 1/3 by 2030. So, what? Aging is considered to be a main cause of dependence where the elderly need help from caregivers to accomplish daily tasks Continue reading
Help caregivers!
Populations across the globe are aging, living longer and are becoming increasingly vulnerable. As they age, they often require help from caregivers who are often family members or friends in the working force. Continue reading
Protect our elders
More and more people need daily help due to aging of the population. At some point in their lives, families (who sometimes live far from their elders) will be looking for ways to make sure things are going well for their elders. Continue reading
Give-up-itis
We talk about give-up-itis if an elderly person suddenly loses the will to live and refuses to perform essential daily habits such as eating, bathing or getting up, even though he/she was perfectly capable of doing so before the onset of the syndrome. Continue reading
Prevent falls
Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in people over 65. Whatever their severity, they always weaken the elderly and represent an aggravating risk factor for their loss of autonomy. Continue reading
A good diet to age well
While it is known that a good diet makes it possible to remain healthy and age well, malnutrition is a major public health issue, especially among the elderly. Continue reading
Happiness comes from within
In our society, it is perhaps easier to see the falling trees rather than the growing forest. We tend to only see devastating stories, like accidents, fires, terrorist attacks, etc. But, in each terrible event, the world continues to move forward with beautiful things happening constantly. Continue reading
Loneliness
Mother Teresa once said “Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty”. Whether we are rich, poor, young or old, loneliness can affect anyone. Loneliness is a social and societal issue. Continue reading
Mentor a child
Nowadays, it is common for children to have both parents work. Throughout the week, both parents may not have enough time to help their children with homework, to listen to them, to guide them or play with them. Many retired people have received enough education to help children with homework, have time to listen to them and wisdom to share. Continue reading
How to embrace the present to better face the future?
« The future torments us, the past holds us back, that’s why the present escapes us » Gustave Flaubert We all try to imagine what will happen, but our initial assumptions are based on our past experiences from which we try to project ourselves. Continue reading
Are retirement homes the future for our elders?
Aging represents a major cause of dependence that can radically change how elders live. According to the UN, there were about 703 million people over 65 including 143 million over 80 in 2019 worldwide. In 30 years, about 1.5 billion people will be over 65, representing about 16% of the world population. Continue reading