PRIMETIME EXPO 2011

We encourage you to attend Primetime Expo, a new educational/resource fair serving Baby Boomers, their parents, senior adults and families in our area. It takes place this Sunday, October 30, at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus. Dr. in Creve Coeur. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to more than 50 exhibitors, the expo features eight seminars on topics such as financial planning, health/wellness, services for senior adults, Social Security, elder law, etc. Admission is free. Complimentary refreshments available.  For complete information open the attachment or visit www.stljewishlight.com/primetime. 

Come visit us at the Senior Advisory Alliance Booth this Sunday.

5 Ways to Age in Place

Living Well in Retirement

Communities nationwide are experimenting with housing options and services to help seniors live independently and stay in their own homes.

By Christopher J. Gearon, Contributing Editor, Kiplinger's Retirement Report

August 18, 2011

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in the June 2011 issue of Kiplinger's Retirement Report. To subscribe, click here.

It's the small things that can mean the difference between remaining in your home and having to move to a care facility. Perhaps you no longer drive and need a ride to a doctor's appointment. Or maybe you can use some help preparing meals. When you change a ceiling light bulb, are you afraid of falling from the step stool?

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The recognition that assistance in everyday matters can go a long way to maintain a senior's independence has spawned what's become known as the "aging in place" movement. Communities nationwide are experimenting with new living options and services that are designed to help older individuals stay put as long as possible. "We think it's what people want, and we think ultimately it's less expensive than institutionalizing people," says Greg Case, director of home and community-based services for the U.S. Administration on Aging. We've reviewed five types of aging-in-place housing options.

Read more: http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/krr-5-ways-to-age-in-place.html?topic_id=29#ixzz1XsBGUleG

What Should a Caregiver Who Is Diagnosed with Dementia Do?

(Source: Alzheimer's Daily News and Agingcare.com)

If you are a caregiver of someone with dementia and you feel that you, too, are showing signs of the disease, what do you do? This isn't as uncommon as you may think, since at least three circumstances that increase one's risk for Alzheimer's are at play here.

The first is that many caregivers take care of spouses, and likely fall into the same age group. Since age is a big risk factor for dementia, your risk has been increasing over time as you've cared for your mate.

The second factor is genetics. If there is a history of early on-set Alzheimer's in your family, and you are caring for that parent, there is a chance that you, too, carry that gene.

The third factor is stress. While stress can cause dementia-like symptoms without being dementia, studies show that stress hormones can actually contribute to the disease.

If you are diagnosed with dementia, it's important to take these steps while you can still think clearly:

• Make sure that adult children or other trusted parties have the ability to help you.
• Begin making lists and notes. These should be for your own use and those who may be caring for you and the other person with dementia.
• Contact your local Alzheimer's organization.
• Prepare to hire in-home help.
• Work with the person you have chosen to be your Power of Attorney for finances.
• With family members, tour assisted living facilities with memory units.
• Beware of denial.

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See this post on us from In-LawSuite.com

With the cost of healthcare insurance and nursing homes skyrocketing for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other disabilities, how can you provide the best quality of life for your loved one?


http://in-lawsuite.com/aging-in-place-home-solutions/

China's Senior Living

Here's a blog I found on LinkedIn that I thought would be of interest to my readers wanting more on Senior Living,  Aging-In-Place, as well as cultural differences.  Baby Boomers are aging across the globe, not just in the US.  See what other countries and cultures are doing to address the issue. 

Let me know what you think.

Enter the Aging Dragon: the inaugural blog of China Senior Living!

http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=653250300&gid=134913&type=member&item=63138762&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Echinaseniorliving%2Ecom&urlhash=vJ9k&goback=%2Egde_134913_member_63138762

Brain Exercises

Most of us know how to exercise our bodies, whether we are diligent about it, or not.  But how many of us exercise our brains on a regular basis?  Dr. Pascale Michelon and The Memory Practice are a great resource.  Let me know what you think.  Read more........

Five Questions All Caregivers Should Ask Themselves

Preparing for Caregiving:  What Caregivers Should Know

By Carol Bradley Bursack, June 02, 2011

Five Questions All Caregiviers Should Ask Themselves

Transitioning a Loved One: Lessons Learned

I just read this blog by Kathleen, who shared a very personal experience with her mother.  Wonderful advice for those with aging parents or loved ones.  Hope you find it helpful.

Transitioning a Loved One: Lessons Learned

Understanding Alzheimer's: 8 Common Myths Debunked by Marguerite Manteau-Rao of The Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marguerite-manteaurao/alzheimers_b_833644.html

Welcome

This is very exciting and there is so much to tell you. What’s on the agenda? Well, it will change all the time, but you can always count on learning something new.

Included will be information we hope will interest you about both Myra L. Katz & Associates and Aging-In-Place Home Solutions. You will find out what we’re working on currently as well as special points of interest about past projects…photos too.
When new products are introduced at NEOCON (the World’s Trade Fair in Chicago and largest market for the commercial interior design industry), you’ll find the Best of NEOCON in our Blog.

Do state-of-the-art technology introductions in furniture, lighting, floor, wall, window treatments, etc. peak your interest? We’ll keep you on the cutting edge. That goes for our aging-in-place and baby boomer followers too, and includes health and safety updates that affect all of our lives.


If you have a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease, there will be regular updates and tips on how to keep them safe and independent for as long as possible. Hopefully that will make your life easier too. Features will be written by our staff in addition to providing noteworthy articles and links to other sources.

We’ll always include tips for our commercial readers, as well as those that may apply to you on a personal level. If there is a new hot spot in town (or out of town) that screams “good design”, we’ll give you the scoop. Of course, we welcome questions about products, trends and design advice. We look forward to hearing from our followers.