
Touch as a lifeline for elders
November 25, 2024 1:30 pm Comments Off on Touch as a lifeline for eldersWe come into the world with an immediate need for touch—to feel safe and comforted. Touch is often described as... Read More →
We come into the world with an immediate need for touch—to feel safe and comforted. Touch is often described as... Read More →
Perhaps you are looking forward to visiting relatives this holiday season. If your loved one has dementia, however, consider their... Read More →
Many of us regard the Thanksgiving holiday as an annual opportunity for counting our blessings. There’s good reason for practicing... Read More →
“Frailty” used to be a rather vague description, like “old age.” Currently, however, it is recognized as a cluster of... Read More →
Imagine that your relative goes to the hospital for an outpatient procedure. That’s no big deal. But their blood pressure... Read More →
For family caregivers, the prospect of the holiday season is often more daunting than delightful. How do you decide what... Read More →
Living with stiff or arthritic hands can significantly diminish joy, confidence, and freedom. Among those over age eighty-five, about half... Read More →
If you are caring for a relative with serious health problems, you are probably in unfamiliar territory. For most of... Read More →
Inflammation is the way the immune system attacks bacteria, viruses, and any perceived foreign agent in the body. It’s crucial... Read More →
While older adults make up roughly 17% of the population, they constitute 22% of deaths by suicide. There are many... Read More →