How Social Isolation Affects Physical Health

How Social Isolation Affects Physical Health

Staying socially involved with others, be it family, friends, neighbors, or people in our community, is known to be beneficial for our health. Humans are a social species — we were meant to do life together, to be involved and connected; the proximity of others and...
What Is AgeTech? How Technology Is Changing Aging and Senior Care in Central Texas

What Is AgeTech? How Technology Is Changing Aging and Senior Care in Central Texas

By John Brown, CSACEO, Oasis Senior Advisors Austin & Central Texas | Founder, Senior Industry Services For decades, when people thought about technology for older adults, they often pictured a medical alert pendant: press a button after a fall and someone calls...
Heat Exhaustion and Memory Decline in Seniors: Protecting Older Adults During the Central Texas Summer

Heat Exhaustion and Memory Decline in Seniors: Protecting Older Adults During the Central Texas Summer

When summer temperatures climb into the triple digits across Central Texas, older adults face more than just discomfort. Extreme heat can quickly become a serious health risk, particularly for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, heart disease,...