Decline in the ability to complete activities of daily living is a sign that an aging adult may benefit from assistance to support well-being and safety. Activities of daily living are tasks that most of us complete each day with ease. For example, eating or taking... Read more
When asked how old they feel specific to health and aging, many senior citizens report a number lower than their actual age. This self report confirms a positive attitude and belief that good health can delay the negative effects of old age. Other seniors report... Read more
By Pamela D. Wilson, CSA, MS, BS/BA, CG Caregiving is more often than not an unexpected event. Many caregivers have a daily routine caring for a loved one. Some caregivers continue working; some stay at home to caregive. Most important is the caregiver’s ability for... Read more
Self-neglect among persons experiencing memory loss is a significant challenge for family caregivers and may occur as the result of an underlying cause like memory loss or chronic disease. Many individuals experiencing memory loss have not been formally diagnosed... Read more
Years ago physicians made house-calls. Today physicians are again making house-calls to visit older and frail elderly living in assisted living communities who find it difficult to physically transport themselves to a physician’s office. In theory this sounds... Read more
A report from Emory University, called America’s Health Rankings, reports that obesity will cost the United Stated $344 billion in medical related expenses by 2018. These calculations are based on a prediction that in 10 years, 43% of American adults may be 30... Read more
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