Frankly, I am quite sympathetic to the seniors. They have enjoyed a lifetime of independence. They have every right in the world to keep that independence for as long as humanly possible. We must support senior independence in every way we can! It is so important to avoid the common pitfall of infantilizing them in…
Aging in place means growing old in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of your own home. Growing old in the comfortable surroundings of your home is valued more now than ever before. Research shows that moving the elderly during their frail senior years can prove to be fatally traumatic. As such, it’s critical for your…
National Men’s Health Week: June 12-18 Each year in June, the week before Fathers Day is set aside to honor men’s health culminating in the day set aside to honor the central male figure in most of our lives, our dads. It makes you wonder. What exactly are the issues around men’s health? The top 10…
Elderly Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse is the most common form of substance abuse in the elderly. Furthermore, it is on the rise among this age group. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, new data was gleaned from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The study reported that about 20% of…
Naturally, the vast majority of seniors are thrilled to be able to age-in-place. However, we must ensure that their environment is as safe as possible. Given their physical limitations, we need to be mindful of various scenarios that are potentially dangerous and put in place safeguards so that a potential catastrophe is avoided. Therefore, home…