After a lifetime, the ‘things’ you own can be overwhelming, especially if you want to downsize and move in the foreseeable future. You will need to declutter before you move or just to give you piece of mind about living in a tidier space. While everything...
Preventing falls does not need to cost an arm or a leg Older adults visited the emergency department three million times in 2020 for injuries to due falls, according to the National Institute of Health. Over 32,000 people died of a fall that year. Falls in older...
What is an ethical will? An ethical will comes from an ancient Jewish tradition that has seen a resurgence among people of all religions. In a traditional will you pass along assets to the next generation. In an ethical will you pass along your values, experiences and...
Never ending work Joe works all day in a full-time plus job. In the evenings, on weekends and during lunch hours he takes care of his elderly mother. He calls her every morning to make sure she is okay. A few times a month he will leave work to take her to doctor...
Elder abuse is not only physical abuse. There are many different forms. Older adults can be victims without a scratch. Why older adults become targets are multi-factored. Loneliness, depression, dementia and just old fashioned belief that people are good, make seniors...
