Saint Luke's Lutheran Church
Summerville, SC:
Why Older Adults Prefer to Give Electronically
There's a common misconception that older adults are not interested in giving electronically, but that is really not the case.
Why We Need to Pour Creativity Into Elder Care
The arts are a powerful tool to improve the quality of life of older adults
4 Fears Surrounding End of Life Care and How to Overcome Them
Overcoming common fears of older adults with planning and communication.
How to Keep Medication Side Effects from Jeopardizing a Senior's Independence
Side effects from a medication can isolate older adults, potentially robbing them of their independence.
Caring for grandchildren linked with surprising health benefit
Older adults who look after their grandchildren might also be doing themselves a favor, new research suggests
Clues to how ‘super-agers’ retain young memories
Researchers examined a group of older adults with extraordinary memory performance and found that certain key areas of their brains resembled those of young people.
What Aging Parents Want From Their Kids
There’s a fine line between caring and controlling—but older adults and their grown children often disagree on where it is.
Aging, the longevity economy and what it means to you
Entire industries should figure out how to give older adults the tools they need to participate, create, build and influence the world around them.
Helping Seniors Stay Cool: Top 10 Tips
High temperatures can be dangerous for seniors and older adults. These 10 tips help seniors stay cool in and out of the sun.
How Home Health Can Improve Fall Rates and Readmissions
Home health can play a significant role in reducing the number of emergency room readmissions among seniors after a fall, according to a new study focused on why older adults end up back at the hos…
Why are 18 Year Olds Considered Adults?
Title: Why is 18 Considered an Adult? Why do we consider an 18 year old an adult? While you might not personally consider your average 18 year old a full-fle...
What is Macular Degeneration and Can You Prevent It?
While there are many potential causes for low vision among elderly adults, one of the most common is a condition called macular degeneration. This disease is a leading cause of the loss of vision among those older adults over the age of 50 and can develop so gradually that the senior is not even aware of the changes in their vision until they have become severe. This condition does not lead to complete blindness, but it can contribute to vision loss so marked…
Adult Daycare Benefits Caregivers, Study Shows
If Mom or Dad has dementia, using adult day services (ADS) just twice a week can reap surprising psychological and physical benefits for family caregivers. Yes, caregivers. According to a new Pennsylvania State University study, ADS can reduce caregivers’ emotional distress and may even protect against illness. It turns out that a hormone in the body produced by the adrenal gland, DHEA-S, gets depleted when you’re…
The Growing Health Threat For Older Adults You Should Be Aware Of
A new campaign aims to bring more attention to the issue.
Can having sex regularly reduce risk of dementia for older adults?
British researchers have found older adults who remain sexually active score higher on cognitive tests -- although men more so than women.
12 Medications That May Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults
Of the 20 medications that are most frequently prescribed to older adults, over half may increase fall injury risk.
How social media can combat isolation in older adults
Social networking sites can reduce feelings of loneliness in older adults, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Gerontologist.
How Older Adults Can Meet Their Protein Needs
Older adults' protein needs are different from when they were younger. Consumer Reports has information you need to stay healthy and strong.
Tips for Older Adults to Avoid Falls Around the Home
With falls being among the top safety hazards for senior citizens, it’s important to reduce the risks of falling at home. Simple behavioral precautions are a good start, such as walking carefully and not rushing around to perform other tasks. Halls, stairs, and high traffic areas should be clu...
Older adults are using marijuana more than ever before
How Voice Assistance Help Older Adults Maintain Independence
Learn how older adult patients can use VA software like Siri or Alexa to connect with caregivers, set medication reminders, and be more independent overall.
