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Having the Talk with Mom and Dad

Posted May 18, 2012 by admin in Community Events

Having the conversation about whether it’s time for mom and dad to move into a senior living community is never easy. We can help.

Join us at Twelve Oaks for a free session with be.group’s regional director of quality improvement, Lisa Holland. Holland will help you find the best way to have that “talk” with your aging parents. She’ll provide you with strategies that will not only aid you in identifying how to broach the subject, but also how to assess what they want and need.

“This session isn’t about ‘one talk’ that a person would have with their parents, but about the process of understanding what a parent desires for the future, what they fear, and what they need to feel supported,” says Holland.

Following this session, you’ll know how to:

  • Determine any source of resistance and how to best respond
  • Talk about their goals and the pros and cons of staying home
  • Examine all of the options
  • Begin the conversation
  • Assess the situation.

Please join us for a complimentary brunch Saturday, June 2, at 9:30 a.m. Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot by calling (818) 306-5432.

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75-Year Study Shows Significant Jump in U.S. Lifespan

Posted April 5, 2012 by admin in Senior Health

Changes in lifestyle and medical advances have broadened our expected life span, according to a study that ranges from 1935 to 2010.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the average American’s overall risk of dying at any given time dropped 60 percent since 1935. There are several reasons behind this improvement. Two key factors include a decline in smoking and better treatments for chronic ailments like heart disease. Another was the introduction of antibiotics in the 1940s to treat life-threatening diseases like pneumonia.

“The way we live now is much different than in the [1930s],” said Donna Hoyert, the study’s author and a health scientist at the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

Read more on highlights from the study.

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More older adults choosing the single life

Posted April 4, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

A rising number of adults over 50 are opting to live the single life, the New York Times reports citing a new study.

Based on an analysis of 2010 census data, demographers at Bowling Green State University in Ohio discovered that a third of adults between the ages of 46 and 64 were divorced, separated or had never been married. That’s compared with 13 percent of the unmarried population in 1970. The divorce rate among baby boomers has jumped by more than 50 percent in the last 20 years.

Researchers expect those numbers to continue to rise over the coming decades, the Times reports. What’s more, researchers see the shift impacting future care and services for older adults, many of whom have depended on spouses for support. They will have to search for other options to fend for themselves, which can be a daunting task. The Times reports that unmarried baby boomers are five times more likely to live in poverty than their married counterparts.

“We can’t just say that older people don’t get divorced or that middle-aged people won’t grow old alone,” said Susan L. Brown, director of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State and a co-author of the study.

“Now we actually need to pay attention to it, not only to the factors that precipitate, but also to the consequences,” Brown said.

You can read more about the study here.

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Better Sleep with Age?

Posted March 14, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

A new study finds that seniors are getting a better night’s sleep these days.

Researchers at the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia polled more than 150,000 Americans. They found that adults in their 80s complained less about disturbances while sleeping. They also experienced less fatigue during the day.

Older adults who reported poor sleep usually were dealing with health problems or depression. Women complained of disturbed slumber and feeling tired in the daytime more than men.

“These results suggest that the often-reported increase in sleep problems is a non-linear phenomenon, mediated by factors other than physiologic aging,” researchers wrote. In other words, a poor night’s sleep has less to do with aging and more to do with other issues, according to the study.

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be.informed | successful aging news | Feb. 13-17

Posted February 15, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

The Consumer Guide to Financial Self-Defense is a new booklet that educates seniors on the warning signs of potential fraud or abuse by their financial advisors. It was produced by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

AARP shares 10 time-tested steps that every senior should know for the 2012 tax filing season.

Reuters reports on a new study that shows millions of seniors are missing out on $20 billion in aid that could pay for everything from food to heating.

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be.informed | successful aging news | Feb. 6-10

Posted February 10, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

The New York Times reports on two new studies that show that Alzheimer’s disease may spread like an infection from brain cell to brain cell.

Agingcare.com shares a list of 12 handy apps for caregivers.

The Atlantic reports that exercise enhanced by virtual reality is better for seniors due to the greater cognitive benefits.

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be.informed | successful aging news | Jan. 30-Feb. 3

Posted February 2, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

The Sacramento Bee reports that a federal judge has issued a tentative ruling to halt a 10 percent cut in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.

The Washington Post shares a story on how millions of families are struggling to care for elderly parents from afar.

AARP offers guidance on the best vitamins, minerals and other supplements that seniors should know about for a balanced healthy life.

Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up running. The Los Angeles Times reports that several studies show running doesn’t necessarily lead to joint problems.

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Riding Out the Economy

Posted February 2, 2012 by admin in Senior Resources

riding out the economy2011 was another challenging year for the U.S. economy and financial markets. The ongoing rollercoaster ride we find ourselves on has us asking one question: What should I be doing to protect my money?

What NOT to do is panic, according to Darin L. Gibson, owner and president of Irvine-based Burnham Gibson Financial Group, Inc. But doing a critical assessment is definitely required. “Retirees need to take a hard look at their cash flow, expenses and overall investment allocations,” he said in the latest issue of be.magazine.

In his interview, Gibson shares some worthwhile advice on how to protect your retirement finances and stretch your dollars during a time of fiscal uncertainty. You can check out what he had to say in the be.magazine article.

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be.informed | successful aging news | jan. 23-27

Posted January 25, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

The Administration on Aging is gearing up for this year’s Older Americans Month, to be held in May. The 2012 theme is “Never Too Old to Play.”

Time magazine reports on a new study that shows that Nintendo’s video game Brain Age can help improve cognitive functions in seniors.

The National Institutes of Health released its latest annual report on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which shares important research developments and a look at new treatments.

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be.informed | successful aging news | jan. 16-20

Posted January 18, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

Are you trying to be healthier in 2012? The Administration on Aging shares its list of resources to help you stick to your health and fitness goals this year.

Agingcare.com reports on the seven questions every caregiver should ask to help them be more effective and at peace while caring for a loved one.

Happy 90th Birthday, Betty White! In a video gallery, the Los Angeles Times takes a look at Betty’s seven decades on the silver screen and TV.

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