Caregiver
Self-Neglect Is an Underreported Type of Elder Abuse
When Jane and Kathy came home for the holidays to visit their mother, they were worried about what they saw. Mom’s usually spotless house was dirty and unkempt, and the furnace wasn’t working properly. Though Mom had always taken pride in her wardrobe, she was wearing her bathrobe all day. She seemed painfully thin, and…
Read MoreIs It Safe for My Loved One With Dementia to Own a Gun?
The debate over guns has heated up during the past few years. But one thing most everyone on the firearm ownership opinion spectrum agrees about is that sometimes it is unsafe for an individual with mental illness to have access to guns. What about older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia? Researchers from the…
Read MoreIf a Senior Loved One is Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, Can Family Talk to the Doctor?
Everyone in the family is worried about Mom’s memory problems—but she insists nothing is wrong. She had a doctor appointment yesterday. Can family find out what the health care professional thinks? This is a complicated issue with lots of gray areas! In the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a senior and their family may be…
Read MoreNovember Is National Family Caregiver Month. More Than Ever Before, Family Caregivers Need Our Help.
23% of family caregivers say their health has suffered due to their caregiving responsibilities.
Read MoreUN Event Focuses on Digital Equity for Older Adults
This year’s theme was “Digital Equity for All Ages,” highlighting “the need for access and meaningful participation in the digital world by older persons.”
Read MoreSupport for the Caregiver – “Code Lavender”
Code Lavender is becoming increasingly important as more and more elderly require caregivers, many of which are overwhelmed.
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