Easing the Emotional and Financial Squeeze of Multigenerational Caregiving
Multigenerational caregiving presents emotional and financial challenges, especially for the generation “caught in the middle.”
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a Family Affair: Helping Families Adapt to Changing Roles
The entire family is impacted when a person sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Preventing Falls in Older and At-Risk Adults
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are common in older adults and are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries.
Older Women and Health Disparities: Inequities in Long Term Care
Healthcare disparity is a concern for everyone since it involves such a large percentage of the population and contributes to escalating healthcare costs.
Words Matter: “People First” Language and Disability Etiquette
Language shapes ideas, perceptions, and beliefs. “People first” language emphasizes the person, not the disability.
Helping People with Alzheimer’s Disease Through Bereavement
Telling someone about the death of a friend or a loved one is never easy and is even more challenging when the person to be notified has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Recognizing and Responding to the Signs of Elder Abuse
Unfortunately, elder abuse and neglect are all too common problems for thousands of older American adults. Abuse can take place at home or in facilities and in different forms.
Smart Homes and the Latest Affordable Technology for Seniors
In the not-too-distant future, a frail senior who wants to age in place, at home, may well be able to do so with the help of smart home technology.
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