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Seniors, Are You Prepared for Swine Flu?
Over the last month, the news has been hot with new swine flu scares, warnings and alerts—and not just for seniors or the elderly. This flu is not the same as the one that we've been vaccinated for each y... Read entire article »
Swine Flu Prevention Guidelines for Seniors, the Aging & Caregivers
You have all undoubtedly heard all the recent news about swine flu—but have you thought about what it means for the seniors in your life, your aging parents or you as a caregiver? To date, almost all case... Read entire article »
2009 Market Overview of Technology for Aging in Place
Gilbert Guide is pleased to announce today that its Aging in Place Technology expert columnist Laurie M. Orlov has published her 2009 Market Overview of Technology for Aging in Place. Her report categorizes a b... Read entire article »
Happy Halloween
At Gilbert Guide we decided a long time ago to give out treats—no tricks. So in keeping with tradition we decided to post this photo as we just really liked it! So from everyone here at Gilbert Guide we h... Read entire article »
Study Reveals Benefits of Starting Long-term Care Planning Pre-retirement
Editor’s Note: When should you be looking into LTCI is a question many Americans are facing. The following press release
is reprinted courtesy of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance,... Read entire article »
Geriatric Care Manager, Kay Paggi, Makes Headlines in The Dallas Morning News
Our very own Expert Columnist, Kay Paggi, was recently interviewed in a Dallas Morning News article discussing the role of geriatric care managers and what they can offer families, especially when they are at t... Read entire article »
Storyzon: Your Life Story Jumps Off the Page
Storytelling is a centuries-old craft that gives us colorful glimpses into history. But what about the personal stories of our own history? Maybe the elderly just aren’t encouraged enough to tell their st... Read entire article »
Something Big is Happening at GilbertGuide.com
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SAN FRANCISCO – September 24, 2007 – Gilbert Guide, a leading provider of regional senior care reference books and online resources, today announced that it is offering its... Read entire article »
Sex Offenders in Nursing Homes—No Pros but Tons of Convicts
Do the meals taste like hospital food? Does the staff-to-patient ratio allow for enough individualized attention? Is your loved one’s roommate a known sex offender? Most likely, that last question wouldn... Read entire article »
A Worthy Cause?
We sure think so! This past Saturday, the Gilbert Guide team lent its efforts to the San Francisco chapter of Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly fifth annual Bowl-a-Strike for Seniors. We’re hap... Read entire article »
Gilbert Guide Bowls for Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly
Dear Readers,
Gilbert Guide is proud to announce our involvement in the 5th annual Bowl-A-Strike For Seniors, sponsored by Little Brothers—Friends of the Elderly. The organization depends on volunteers to... Read entire article »
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week—Join the Movement!
In light of MS Awareness Week, which runs from March 5 to March 11, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is urging Americans to join the movement to help end—once and for all—the devastating effe... Read entire article »
Gilbert Guide: Then & Now
Adding New Voices to the Gilbert Guide Blog
Dear Readers, Gilbert Guide is now offering yet another forum for the mature market—by expanding our current blog to include an esteemed panel of experts, who will be writing regular posts on topics that ... Read entire article »
New Research Helps Unlock How to Keep Your Brain and Body Healthy
In this installment of medical research news, I’ve included some tidbits that will give you a few things to think about—and one to sleep on.
An Ounce of Detection
Digilab, Inc. a company that specia... Read entire article »
Open-Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage
Most people are well aware of the gaps within the original Medicare plan. For one, there’s no “stop loss” feature. Other health insurance policies will pay 100 percent toward certain medical ... Read entire article »
Norovirus Outbreaks in Nursing Homes on the Rise
Assuming you made it through the holidays without contracting the flu from Aunt Bea or Cousin Alex, I’m here to
remind you that you’re not quite out of the woods. That said, your conscientious effor... Read entire article »
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Recently, I was surprised to learn that a friend of mine was raised by her grandmother. But according to the latest statistics, I shouldn’t have been. Throughout history, grandparents have raised grandchi... Read entire article »
Healthier Brains & Bodies: New Research Sheds Light on Alzheimer’s, Memory Loss and Stroke
Welcome to the December installment of new medical research. This month I have highlighted three important studies relating to Alzheimer’s, memory loss and a new way to help people who have had a stroke.
... Read entire article »
Just Launched: Gilbert Guide Online!
Dear Readers,We’re proud to announce the launch of Gilbert Guide Online. Family and professional caregivers now have convenient, real-time access to the entire spectrum of Gilbert Guide’s trusted, e... Read entire article »
Senior Driver Avoids Prison Time
Recently, a colleague bravely addressed the sometimes-taboo issue of senior driving. She also posed the difficult question: when is enough enough? Lots of information was provided on how to detect subpar drivin... Read entire article »
Vermont’s Care for Choices: A Salary for Family Caregivers
Life—for most of us—is a juggling act where work, family, home and play are a few of the many things we try to balance. But what if you could get some of these pieces to fall into sync with each oth... Read entire article »
New Research Creates Hope for the Alzheimer’s Community
As this year is the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Alzheimer’s—and November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, I decided to highlight just a few of the small steps—a... Read entire article »
Silver-Collar Workers at All-Time High
A couple of years ago I found myself peddling books at a local travel bookstore. Among the perks—including all of the globes and atlases one bookshelf and many accommodating friends could handle—wer... Read entire article »
Please Welcome Gilbert Guide New York City: The 5 Boroughs
We’ve been busy here at Gilbert Guide headquarters, and are proud to announce the release of Gilbert Guide New York City: The 5 Boroughs, our largest edition to date! As in all our senior care guides, thi... Read entire article »
Top 10 Tips for Online Senior Datingrs
Love doesn’t stop at 65. Nor does the thrill of the pursuit! For a good many seniors who find fulfillment in relationships with family members, grandchildren and friends, locating a mate or a special pers... Read entire article »
Cyber Seniors are Blogging Up a Storm
Let’s face it, readers—the Web isn’t just for kids and to think so would be, well, antiquated. My own mother has realized there’s nothing quite as satisfying as coming home to a full inb... Read entire article »
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