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Do you have aging loved ones who are living with diabetes?

A chronic condition, diabetes affects how the body turns food into energy. It occurs when the pancreases is no longer able to make insulin or when the body can’t make good use of the insulin it produces. Over time, diabetes can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease and vision loss.

According to the American Diabetes Association:

  • Approximately 37.3 million Americans (11.3%) have diabetes
  • More than 15.9 million seniors (29.2%) have diabetes
  • Nearly 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year
  • Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S.
  • By 2050, it’s estimated that cases in older women will rise by 270% and older men by 430%

“Although there is no cure, there are things you can do to help your senior loved ones manage their diabetes and continue to live independently in their homes,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at Trail Ridge Home Care’s partner, the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “If family members or friends aren’t available to help, you might want to consider hiring an in-home professional caregiver – someone who will consistently deliver services needed to help your loved ones stay on top of prescribed dietary, exercise and medication regimens.” Continue reading Five Ways Home Care Can Help Seniors Living with Diabetes

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The volume on your dad’s television is blaring.

When talking to your mom, she’s constantly asking you to repeat what you said.

In group settings, your parents never join the conversation.

Hearing loss is a common problem that comes with aging. According to the National Institute on Aging, nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 – 74 and 50 percent of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.

The good news – hearing aids can help most older adults hear sounds they’ve not previously heard, hear speech over the telephone more clearly, make communication with family and friends easier and improve communication in noisy listening situations, like a restaurant.

And now a new study shows hearing aids might also be an important tool in the effort to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. Continue reading Hearing Aids Can Lessen Cognitive Decline

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Each year, millions of older Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud. According to a report from the Federal Trade Commission, older adults were scammed out of more than $1 billion last year – losing an average of $32,200.

“Seniors who live alone, have memory issues or don’t understand technology are especially vulnerable,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at Trail Ridge Home Care’s partner, the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “Unfortunately, the holiday season provides many opportunities for scammers to prey on older people – turning what’s supposed to be the most joyous time of the year into a nightmare.” Continue reading Protecting Your Senior from Holiday Scams

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Have you ever considered a career in professional caregiving? “More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day – and an overwhelming majority of them want to remain in their homes as they age. That’s why home care is now one of the country’s fastest growing industries – with no end in sight,” said Teresa Steinfatt, Vice President of Business Performance at Tudor Oaks Home Care’s partner, the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN).

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According to Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, older adults should engage in 150 – 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise (walking, weight-lifting and other low-intensity activities) or 75-150 minutes a week of vigorous physical activity (jogging, running, swimming, biking and other high-intensity activities).

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Researchers analyzed data from nearly 936,000 patients age 65 and older who received a flu vaccine and an equal number of individuals who did not. They found that, over a four-year period, those who had at least one flu shot were 40 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who were unvaccinated.

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Trail Ridge Senior Living, a trusted provider of senior care for nearly 30 years has added a new home care division – offering non-medical, in-home care to Sioux Falls area seniors who want to remain in their homes as they age.

 “We have strong roots in the community, and we’re passionate about providing exceptional care to our residents,” said Jeff Hongslo, Chief Executive Officer of Trail Ridge’s parent company American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. “We look forward to extending the same compassion and care we show our residents beyond the walls of the Trail Ridge community and into the homes of area seniors.”

Trail Ridge Senior Living Community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM), a nonprofit organization that currently provides care to more than 1,300 residents in seven Midwestern senior living communities. Through its new home care division, Trail Ridge’s highly trained, professional caregivers will provide companionship, personal care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and other services designed to help seniors age safely in their homes.

 “More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States, and an overwhelming majority of them say they want to grow older in their homes,” Hongslo said. “Our goal is to help them live safely and independently for as long as possible, while giving their families much needed peace of mind.”

The Trail Ridge Home Care Division is supported by the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), a home care franchisor based in Omaha, Nebraska. As a franchise partner, HCAN experts will provide structure, system support and ongoing training for the Trail Ridge Home Care team.

Over the next 12 – 18 months, Hongslo expects Trail Ridge Home Care to add nearly 20 new jobs. Team members are currently actively recruiting and interviewing people interested in professional in-home caregiving career.

“As we learned during the pandemic, caregivers provide an essential service, so our team is devoting a lot of time an energy into finding the right caregivers for the job,” he said. “It’s the perfect career for people who are looking for positions that offer flexible hours and an opportunity to give back to their community.”

For more information about services or career opportunities at Trail Ridge Home Care, call 605-231-8141 or visit Trailridgehomecare.com.

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Are you one of the almost 4 million people who retired prematurely because of the pandemic?

New AARP research found that about two in five workers age 50+, who had recently retired, left a job or considered leaving a job, wouldn’t have done so had it not been for the pandemic. The data also shoes that one in five retired earlier than planned because of the pandemic.

Now that the COVID crisis has eased, many of those early retirees are looking to rejoin the workforce – perhaps with a meaningful encore career, like caregiving.

Continue reading Professional Caregiving Can be Your Encore Career

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