What We Learned in Chicago

What We Learned in Chicago

Caregivers, Eldercare

Recently, teleCalm traveled to Chicago to take part in several different activities focused on aging in America. We participated in the American Society on Aging (ASA) Aging in America Conference, the Boomer Business Summit, and Aging 2.0 Chicago Global Startup...
Seniors and Isolation

Seniors and Isolation

Partner Post

Partner Post Isolation hurts the health of many seniors, especially those with memory issues like Alzheimer’s or dementia. One study suggests that extended isolation causes health risks equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. More than 8 million adults aged 50+ are...
Three Common Scams To Be Aware Of

Three Common Scams To Be Aware Of

Common Scams, Prevent Phone Fraud

A Vulnerable Generation Elderly loved ones are at high risk of being scammed for a variety of reasons, as aging brings about physical, mental, and emotional vulnerability. These vulnerabilities are preyed upon by those greedy enough to pry and manipulate. It’s...
Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help With Their Finances

Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help With Their Finances

Eldercare

How to Know When it’s Time to Step Up We can all remember the time where our parents taught us how to write checks, file our taxes, and figure out how to pay our bills.  But what happens when they slowly start forgetting how to do it themselves? There are some clear...
Social Media: Privacy is Possible

Social Media: Privacy is Possible

Prevent Phone Fraud, Social Media

Social Media and Privacy Social media is a great way for families to keep in touch. Though many think it’s a “young person’s” media, experienced adults are actually getting more involved, creating profiles and accounts. Grandparents are using social media as a fun and...
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