After age 85, nearly half of all seniors will have some cognitive impairment or dementia

January 31, 2010

Probably not a surprise as we’ve been hearing so much in the news these days about dementia and Alzheimer’s, but it’s true.  After age 85, nearly half of all seniors will have some cognitive impairment or dementia, typically Alzheimer’s disease.  This brain disorder makes it difficult for people to remember, learn and communicate and over [...]

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Caregivers: a large yet often overlooked audience. Are you one?

January 27, 2010

Did you know that 45 million adults are caregivers to a friend or parent over 50 years old? A report released last month by AARP, in conjunction with the MetLife Foundation and the National Alliance for Caregiving, sheds light on this large but often ignored part of American life.

Often these individuals do not call themselves [...]

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10 Warning Signs of Poor Nutrition for Seniors and Elderly

January 20, 2010

So how do you know if your senior’s diet fits the bill? These 10 warning signs are red flags that may signal a potential problem:

Loss of appetite: If your senior has always been a hearty eater but no longer eats as he or she used to, it’s time to find out why. Underlying illness could [...]

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Help protect Seniors from the cold weather

January 8, 2010

Freezing temperatures in Florida. Artic air sweeping down to Cuba. Snow in Mexico. Even snow and cold temperatures here in the Greater Richmond area.
Much of the country has been in the grip of a surprisingly cold winter this year. Cold weather is hard on everyone, but it can be especially hard on seniors. It’s a [...]

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Seniors are seriously surfing. The Internet, that is.

December 21, 2009

In the last five years, the number of seniors using the web has increased by 6 million. According to Nielson, as of November 9, there were 17.5 million seniors online! This is exciting news because the Internet has so much to offer seniors. From the comfort of their sofa, they can access email, photos of [...]

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Holiday gift ideas for Seniors and elderly that help make independent living a little easier

December 14, 2009

If you have a senior in your life, the following gift ideas can make buying a little easier. Most of these items not only make a nice gift, they are functional, too.
Think about pre-paid services. For instance, landscaping. Why not pre-pay for a year of landscaping for a senior who has a home and lawn? [...]

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Torsten Steinfatt interviewed by Aaron Gilchrist on NBC12’s News at Noon about Be a Santa to a Senior gift tree program

December 10, 2009

On Monday, Home Instead Owner Torsten Steinfatt was interviewed by Aaron Gilchrist, co-anchor of NBC12News Today and NBC12 News at Noon, about our Be a Santa to a Senior gift tree and senior gift giving program.  We’re literally “wrapping up” the program this week so that more than 125 lonely and needy seniors — those who [...]

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Home Instead CEO Paul Hogan discusses nursing home alternatives on Fox News’ Road to Retirement

December 10, 2009

The CEO and co-founder of Home Instead Senior Care, Paul Hogan, appears on Fox News’ Road to Retirement show and discusses how hiring non-medical caregivers can help keep an elderly loved one in their home longer, or even provide in-home care at an independent living or assisted living facility, so that the Senior can retain — or,  in [...]

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NBC12 interview and last day to return gifts for Be a Santa to a Senior program

December 7, 2009

At the noon hour today, Torsten Steinfatt, owner and president of Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond, will be interviewed on NBC12 to talk about Home Instead’s successful Be a Santa to a Senior gift giving program.  Tune in! We understand the short segment will be on air between 12:10 and 12:20 pm today.
Our Be [...]

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Today is the National Day of Listening. Preserve a loved one’s story.

November 27, 2009

While everyone is rushing about on Black Friday and getting in to the hustle and bustle that the Holidays bring, an organization called StoryCorps has declared today as the National Day of Listening. 
StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to honor and celebrate one another’s lives through listening. Since 2003, more than 50,000 Americans [...]

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