Good nutrition is important, no matter your age. Eating right is how your body gets vital... Keep Reading

Chronic diseases—like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease—affect seniors... Keep Reading

The decision to seek senior care services for a loved one can feel overwhelming. With so many... Keep Reading

If you are reaching retirement age or have a loved one 65+, you may have heard the term... Keep Reading

ComForCare is excited to announce the launch of our new educational podcast for aging services professionals, ComForConnections. As an aging services professional, staying up-to-date can be daunting, especially in the dynamic care continuum. That is why we have designed our episodes for busy professionals like you, who are deeply passionate about providing the best care possible to older adults. Keep Reading

Did you know there are differences between the services provided by in-home care and medical home health providers? A study by Johns Hopkins shows that about 25 million older Americans rely on home-based services as they age in place. Keep Reading

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia for individuals under 60, impacting roughly 50,000 people in the U.S. However, experts consider that number to be a vast undercount because of how challenging it can be to diagnose. Keep Reading

As the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older, falls result in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations. Keep Reading

Millions of Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other dementias. As the size of the U.S. population aged 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number of Americans with AD or other dementias. Keep Reading

Research has shown that food holds cultural and emotional significance for older adults, contributing to their overall well-being in old age. Meals are not solely about fulfilling physical hunger; they encompass social, emotional, and cultural dimensions that play a crucial role in promoting the holistic well-being of older adults. Keep Reading

Parkinson's disease (PD) affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and is projected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. It is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease, following Alzheimer's disease, and sees nearly 90,000 new diagnoses in the U.S. each year. Keep Reading

Did you know that in-home care providers play an important role in supporting patients receiving hospice care? In fact, professional caregivers, who are both highly trained and compassionate, offer a range of non-medical services. Keep Reading

It is estimated that more than 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and this number is expected to increase rapidly to 131 million by 2050. Keep Reading

Falls affect the quality of life of all individuals, especially older adults. As we get older, age-related changes increase the risk of injury from falls, limiting activities and social engagements, and resulting in physical decline and more complex conditions. Keep Reading

Since 2007, the Alzheimer’s Association has published an Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures... Keep Reading

Millions of older people fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and... Keep Reading

Stevie Wonder once said, “Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a... Keep Reading

Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia can have a heavy impact... Keep Reading

With each year that goes by, exponentially more Canadians reach retirement age. And over half of... Keep Reading

Making the decision about senior care for a loved one can be difficult. Not only do you have to... Keep Reading