Aging in Crisis: The Challenges Seniors Face Staying at Home Without Help As seniors face the desire to age in place, many are met with challenges that threaten their safety, well-being, and quality of life. Seniors want to age in place for many reasons: Preservation of Independence: Remaining at home allows seniors to [...]
This Giving Tuesday, Give with Purpose: Support Aging-in-Place Non-Profits As purpose-driven corporate giving becomes a strategic priority, companies that align their philanthropy with core business strategies see a 10% increase in employee engagement,” states the Giving in Numbers 2023 Edition by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP). As Giving Tuesday approaches (Tuesday, December 3), [...]
Honoring Family Caregivers: A Lifeline of Support in November and Beyond November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time dedicated to honoring the millions of individuals who provide essential care to loved ones. These family caregivers, often the unsung heroes of our communities, step up to care for parents, spouses, and friends, often [...]
Autumn Actions: How Businesses Can Support Aging-in-Place Non-Profits as the Temperature Drops As temperatures drop and the aging population grows, business leaders like you have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your communities. By donating, advocating, supporting, and partnering with aging-in-place organizations like DSCC, you can ensure that older adults remain [...]
Older Adult Isolation This Fall — How Volunteers Make a Difference As the leaves begin to fall and temperatures drop, many older adults face increased risks of isolation and loneliness. The cold weather and increased duration of darkness make this time even more challenging for seniors. People of all ages can experience Seasonal [...]
Autumn Is Here: Keeping Aging-in-Place Seniors Engaged and Safe as the Temperature Drops Are you or someone you know caring for an older adult living at home this autumn? As the temperatures drop and the days become shorter, seniors aging in place may face new challenges in staying engaged and safe. Aging-in-place organizations [...]
How Aging-in-Place Activities Help Mitigate Senior Needs As our society ages, how can we ensure seniors live healthier, mentally and physically, and more connected lives? Aging-in-place activities, in-home and community-based, significantly enhance seniors' lives by addressing three critical challenges: isolation and depression, food insecurity, and caregiving shortages. Aging-in-place organizations are the grass-roots catalyst to [...]
Aging-in-Place Non-profits for Caregivers —The Basics Part II Are you balancing work with caregiving responsibilities? If so, you're not alone. Approximately 38 million (11.5% of the population) family caregivers devote 36 billion hours of free care to older parents, spouses, partners, and friends. The number of adults providing care and working outside the [...]
Aging-in-Place Non-profits for Seniors and Their Families — The Basics Part I Did you know that 10,000 people turn 65 daily in the U.S.? This trend will affect family caregivers, communities, and our society. In 2020-2021, 37.1 million family caregivers provided unpaid care to a family or non-family member age 65+. Aging-in-place organizations [...]
Aging-in-Place Non-profits: Your Business Supporting Workers Who Care for Loved Ones Have you considered the impact of family care responsibilities on your employees and, by extension, your business? As the population ages, a significant portion of your workforce, the 'Sandwich Generation,' is juggling work with the unique challenges of caring for elderly loved [...]
