Social isolation and loneliness in aging adults have been linked to numerous physical and mental health ailments. Teaching students how to listen deeply to older people can lessen those effects.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights the increasing population of older adults around the world and the accompanying rise in elder mistreatment.
Think again if you assume only older people are isolated by technology.
Although Medicare has agreed to pay for Aduhelm, its coverage comes with restrictions.
Studies suggest seniors without the booster shot run a higher risk of infection and hospitalization from the omicron variant.
Research shows that violence between patients is prevalent, often overlooked and largely unaddressed.
When you prepare to talk about end-of-life decisions and the legacy you want to leave behind, try thinking about them as gifts you bestow to family and friends.
In tough conversations, show your respect for loved ones’ autonomy and dignity.
Some older patients forego the food provided at their health care facility because it isn’t aligned with their religious and cultural preferences.
Older people are often labelled technophobic, but since lockdown the digital divide is closing as more and more use technology to connect with others.
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