The CDC states that there are around 36 million falls reported among older adults each year, resulting in more than 32,000 deaths. One out of every five results in an injury such as broken bones or a head injury, and more than 95% of all hip fractures are a result of falls. The incidence of falls […]
Give the Gift of Reassurance The holiday season is fast approaching, and soon plans will be made for family gatherings and long-awaited celebrations. If you’re at a loss of what to give a parent, loved one, or older adult in your family, keep in mind that the most valuable and appreciated gifts are not always
The circle of life can bring an unanticipated irony to adult children: Once dependent upon their parents to meet their basic needs and development, these adults find their roles have been flipped. Their parents are aging—struggling to keep up with their activities of daily living, not remembering to pay their bills, unable to grocery shop
Happy Autumn! This is a favorite time of the year for many. This fall, I think we are all looking forward to some change. In this newsletter, I hope to share some resources that will help you maintain good health. So grab your favorite fall beverage and read on! Returning to Elective Appointments During the pandemic, many of
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As restrictions are slowly being lifted around the country, individuals are returning to hospitals, clinics and doctor’s offices for their routine or non-emergency medical appointments and procedures. While re-entering these environments is often necessary, it’s important to be as savvy, safe and resourceful as possible. Hospitals and medical offices have gone to great lengths to
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Surviving Loneliness in the Wake of COVID-19 Our country has taken drastic but necessary measures to protect our citizens from COVID-19. This has left many people dealing with unfamiliar feelings of isolation and loneliness. Sadly, our senior population—who combat these feelings anyway—is suffering the most. As a population at high risk for the virus, nursing
COVID-19: When Social Distancing Leads to Social Isolation Read More »
As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to look back on the year and think about your health. It’s likely you have already done this to some extent since this time of year corresponds with open enrollment for insurance and Medicare. You probably spent some time determining how much health
Should You Consider a Patient Advocate When Planning for the New Year? Read More »
Last month, tools and guidelines were shared to assess the safety of aging loved ones. The goal was to determine if more assistance was needed for seniors in order for them to remain safe and healthy in their own home. This month, practical solutions and resources will be shared to implement necessary lifestyle changes. GENERAL
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The holidays are just around the corner. One can almost taste the delicious homemade meals and anticipate the joy of family gatherings. For those who live at a distance from their aging loved one, this may be the first time to see them in quite awhile. Holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to observe your loved
Do you remember having “the talk”? Maybe it was with the school nurse? Or perhaps it was a health class presentation in which you sat amongst your same-sexed classmates, under duress? Or maybe were you uncomfortably introduced to the “birds and the bees” by a well-intentioned parent? In any case, this much was true–the subject