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Half of all Americans know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease. For one third of us, that person is a family member. The growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease among seniors is an increasing national concern, particularly now as we sit on the cusp of an unprecedented demographic shift. The first of the Baby Boomers turn 65 in January and 20 percent of the population will be seniors within the next two decades.

Encouraging aging loved ones to take part in Autumn activities can provide huge health rewards

The national economy remains volatile and unstable, but it also presents an interesting opportunity for huge improvements within organizations that are still thriving.

For most of us, record summer heat means little more than higher cooling bills and more time at the pool – but for aging seniors living on their own, the consequences are far more serious. The National Climactic Data Center reports the Northeast had its warmest March, April and May in history. A stagnant June heat wave brought records for both high temperatures and total days above 90 degrees for a third of the country, stretching from Missouri to New York to the Southeast. The summer heat is already taking its toll, and this is just the start of the season.

What if something happens and nobody’s there to help? Thousands of American families with aging loved ones ask this question every day. Elderly individuals want to continue to live at home where it’s safe, comfortable and affordable – but someone with the ability to help needs to be close by, just in case.

Senior Helpers, the nation's fastest growing provider of in-home senior care, has received top scores from their franchisees in a study performed by the Franchise Research Institute® for the third consecutive year.

It made few headlines, caused precious little debate and most families don’t even know about it. But, hidden in the health care overhaul, Congress gave America a little gift that could save families big in the end. It’s called the CLASS Act (Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act), the nation’s first public long-term care insurance program that deducts from Americans’ paychecks now to pay later for the often crushing costs of long-term care.

Leading senior care expert Peter Ross was a featured guest on FOX News’ Strategy Room on the pre-Mother’s Day, May 7, 2010 show. Ross is the founder and CEO of Senior Helpers, the nation’s fastest growing provider of in-home senior care, and was called on as an expert to discuss the subject of caring and planning ahead for aging parents.

The work of a professional caregiver with Senior Helpers, the nation’s fastest growing provider of in-home care for seniors, was featured in a four minute segment on Good Morning America on May 10, 2010. The morning news segment highlighted the valuable work Senior Helpers caregivers do for elderly clients and their families in communities around the nation every day.

It’s a ticking time bomb you ignore. But sooner or later – ba boom! – Your aging parents will be in desperate need of help and you don’t have a plan. You see the early warning signs of mom’s deterioration – a messy house, forgetfulness, unpaid bills, driving accidents. Still, you put off the inevitable and delay making a decision until a crisis happens, a catalyst – like when mom leaves the stove on and causes a small fire. What do you do? Where do you turn?