An estimated 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse. Abuse is often underreported, so it is our responsibility to recognize the types and signs.
Physical Abuse includes any time physical pain is inflicted. Bruises are often dismissed, however abused seniors are more likely...
Like other organs in the body, bones are constantly changing. Throughout childhood and as young adults, bones grow in strength and in size. Around the age of 30, bones reach their peak strength and then naturally become weaker with age.
Osteoporosis affects one in every four adults and is a condition...
Seniors Blue Book is celebrating 5 years in the Greater Dallas area and a lot has happened!
We partnered with Aging2.0 to focus on accelerating local, aging-focused innovation, where I serve as the DallasChapter Ambassador. We volunteer with a variety of local organizations dedicated to the aging population, such...
Right now, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and by the year 2050, that number will jump to 14 million Americans according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Currently, 400,000 Pennsylvanians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and that number...
SBB University | Caregiving Resources Transfer SMARTER (NOT harder) is a 3 part series presented by Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM, the owner of AIPC Therapy, and a mobile Occupational Therapy provider.
Who is this best for?
Family caregivers and professionals who are committed to safety
Family caregivers...
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November 17, 2020
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Seniors BlueBook and Fizika Group Introduce Fizikaflex Wellness Journal
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If you’re like many of the downsizing folks I work with each year, you’ve been in your home for 20 or more years. It may be the first home you ever owned, or a “dream” home you saved for and built. Regardless, you know the day is coming when you’ll list your home but you wonder how to value the home....
Marketing….what exactly is it? When does it begin and where does it end?
This session is designed to walk the participants through the components of marketing, many of the tools of marketing, some of the best practices and some of the most-often made mistakes.
At the conclusion, attendees will be able...
SBB University Caregiving Resources | Caregiver Burnout and Stress Management presented by Dr. A Randazzo PsyD, Licensed Psychologist with AR Psychological Services.
Doing it all for someone you love can be beautiful and fulfilling, but it can also cause fatigue. As America’s population ages and the...
Benefits of Virtual Care are Just a Screen Away
It’s been a little stressful lately, especially as we’ve all heard the experts warn us repeatedly that the coronavirus can be hardest on those who are older or in fragile health. Often, though, those are also the people who need to see their doctors...
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It’s not easy to choose your incontinence product that fits you best; it may not be a good idea to pick up a product by brand name only. Instead, choose the product that will work best for you. The important features of an incontinence product are leak protection, comfortable fit and absorbency. Find...
Since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic many of us have heard the phrase, “This is the new normal”. Social media platforms were flooded with posts agreeing or disagreeing with the assessment. As a professional caregiver I realized that the COVID 19 pandemic was introducing the world to the reality,...
This training is aimed at improving and propelling sales calls for Healthcare and Senior Care sales individuals. This session is appropriate for Business Development Coordinators, Managers and Directors in the Healthcare/Senior Care sectors and their supervisors. You can only manage what you know how...
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Seniors BlueBook, York SOS and SING are conducting a service project for ALPHA
(the Alliance for Low Income Personal Care Homes Advancement).
ALPHA Residents are typically the most vulnerable, with little to no financial resources and care needs that exceed independent living. Without an ALPHA home,...
One of the quickest ways to stretch your retirement budget is to shrink your housing costs. Moving into a smaller house, condo, or apartment can also reduce your taxes, utility bills, and home maintenance costs. Here are other reasons to consider downsizing in retirement:
Boost your nest egg. Cutting...
Doing it all for someone you love can be beautiful and fulfilling, but it can also cause fatigue. As America’s population ages and the number of those with severe health issues increases, more family caregivers find themselves in similar situations, especially during the pandemic. Join SBB University...
It’s been a little stressful lately, especially as we’ve all heard the experts warn us repeatedly that the coronavirus can be hardest on those who are older or in fragile health. Often, though, those are also the people who need to see their doctors routinely to stay healthy and safe. So, what should...
COVID - este acrónimo despierta una variedad de sentimientos; miedo, frustración, incertidumbre, preocupación entre otros. Cualquiera que sea el sentimiento que despierte en usted, no podemos negar que esta situación ha hecho que muchas personas piensen en su mortalidad. Esto ha resultado en un creciente...
Expressions of gratitude are often reserved for the holiday season. Thanksgiving seems to be the time of year when giving thanks just rolls right off the tongue. But, what if you changed your attitude toward gratitude and started practicing it every day?
Research has linked many health benefits,...
We visited with Jeff Bellomo of Bellomo & Associates and explored how not to become a homeless senior! How do you protect your home and yet be prepared? Are there tax advantages? Jeff Bellomo, Bellomo & Associates, 717-845-5390, www.bellomoassociates.com. More questions? Ask Chris Gartman, Publisher,...