iCare Community MagazineAug 30, 20216 minHow Tech Is Helping More People Age At HomeThe vast majority of seniors would choose aging at home rather than going to a hospital or other facility. Americans are living longer,...
iCare Community MagazineAug 30, 20213 minLife In A Senior Living CommunityThe move to senior living years ago was primarily made due to need. Typically, a health crisis forced the issue. But more active older...
iCare Community MagazineAug 30, 20212 minRemember When?By Jill Ball, President of VIP America This is a question that hopefully will not be needed in the lifetime of a loved one or someone you...
iCare Community MagazineMay 26, 20217 minAGING IN PLACE: Growing Older at Home“The stairs are getting so hard to climb.” “Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner.” “I’ve lived here 40 years. No...
iCare Community MagazineMay 26, 20212 minWORKING POOR - Over 55 and the ElderlyWe understand times get tough. There is a neighborhood organization that helps seniors get access to the financial and educational...
iCare Community MagazineApr 29, 20211 minStaying Active As You Get Older: Quick TipsPhysical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help to: • Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2...
iCare Community MagazineMar 30, 20213 minDo You Still Need To Wear a Mask If You’re Vaccinated?From early on in the coronavirus pandemic, we realized that our personal decisions weren’t simply for our own well-being. Instead, our...
iCare Community MagazineMar 30, 20213 minThe 8 Best Cell Phones for Seniors in 2021Most of us in our so-called “Golden Years” readily admit that we are not particularly tech-savvy, especially when compared with our...
iCare Community MagazineFeb 25, 20213 minThe Perks of Getting OlderRetirement doesn’t have to be your one-way ticket to a sedentary life. Learn about senior programs and services that can help you stay...
iCare Community MagazineFeb 25, 20213 minLoneliness and the ElderlyLoneliness in the elderly population is a growing health concern among families and physicians. According to the 2010 US Census Bureau,...
iCare Community MagazineJan 28, 20212 minBrain Games for SeniorsAging is different for everyone. In fact, the appearance of age is so different from person to person that I is nearly impossible to...
iCare Community MagazineJan 28, 20213 minWhat is the Cost of Assisted LivingOne of the first questions to emerge during the search for an assisted living community is how much it will cost. Many variables will...
iCare Community MagazineDec 30, 20205 minYoga For Seniors – How to Get Started and Why You ShouldYou’re never too old to reap the rewards of yoga. For seniors who are looking for a safe, effective way to enhance their physical health...
iCare Community MagazineNov 30, 20203 minOlder Workers Face Higher Unemployment Amid Virus PandemicThe pandemic has wreaked havoc on employment for people of all ages. But researchers found that during its course, workers 55 and older...
iCare Community MagazineNov 30, 20204 minSeniors and a Difficult Holiday Season: 5 Ways to Stay CheerfulSeniors may find the holiday season less than joyous for a variety of reasons, but here are a few to consider: Limited mobility: Many...
iCare Community MagazineOct 28, 20202 minImpacts of COVID-19 on the Elderlyaround the world, the impacts of the recent pandemic, both immediate and repercussive, cannot be overstated. Deaths, economic downturns...
iCare Community MagazineOct 28, 20201 minNHPCO Urges HHS to Support Hospice Community with Essential COVID-19 Testing ResourcesTesting Needs of the Hospice Community Continue to Grow (Alexandria, Va) - In a letter sent to Department of Health and Human Services...
iCare Community MagazineOct 28, 20201 minNovember is National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNovember is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This year’s theme is “It’s About How You Live.” Hospice and palliative care...
iCare Community MagazineSep 29, 20203 min20 Warning Signs That An Elderly Driver Is No Longer Safe Behind The WheelWe’ve all heard stories about the dangers of elderly drivers. A senior woman accidentally hits the accelerator instead of the brake pedal...
iCare Community MagazineSep 29, 20202 minHow to Notice Signs of Functional Decline in SeniorsAfter a certain age, some level of decline should be expected year after year. In our forties and fifties, this decline is incremental....