Memory loss along with the impairment of learning and communicating result from the mental dysfunction that is known as dementia. This condition occurs because brain cells have been affected by trauma or by disease. Such people often cannot take care of themselves and require help.
Tags: care home, dementia, dementia care, dementia care home, Elder Care, Elderly Care, family, geriatric, home, Senior CareThe numbers tell the story: By the year 2030, there will be over 72 million people over the age of 65 living in the United States. This group is being labeled the "Sandwich Generation" because they are sandwiched between their careers, caring for their kids as well as managing their aging parents.
Tags: aging parents, Elder Care, eldercare, family, health, nursing homes, Senior Care, senior home care, skilled nursing facilitiesThe US population is getting older and living longer. The demographic 'blip' known as the baby boom is going to start having a major impact on our society as a whole with the large numbers of babies born in the years immediately following WW2 now starting to come to retirement age. The most recent Census information shows that by 2000, there were 34.1 million senior Americans (those aged 65 and older) making up 13% of the total population.
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