By MD Mercury, gerontologist Financial exploitation of older adults is a complex and challenging issue with various difficulties in detection and prevention. There are many forms of financial C, scams and unscrupulous sales practices that target...
Read MoreCaring for a loved one who has recently experienced a stroke can seem impossible. Fortunately, there are many resources available for those who need a bit of help, and there are also ways to cope with the strain. Any caregiver should keep these tips in...
Read MoreMany families have to make decisions about their loved ones as they age. When people are no longer able to take care of themselves, they may require assistance around the clock. Often, family members wish they could provide the care entirely by...
Read MoreDue to better medical care Americans can expect to live longer and most of us can expect to be around in old age. As time passes by the elderly will live longer still as medical science and disease control goes forward. This will lead significant number...
Read MoreWhen people retire, one of the first things on their “to do” list is travel. Seeing the world is a luxury that is not always attainable when the responsibilities associated with family and work are the main priority. After retirement, the time for...
Read MoreBy MD Mercury, gerontologist Mental capital encompasses cognitive and emotional resources that effect learning capacity and resiliency in facing stress. Compared to younger adults, older adults have more difficulty with the number of relations that must...
Read MoreAn important role of aging networks will be in the updating and remaking of social policies that will keep up with the needs and changes of a diverse and growing aging population. Service networks have been committed to the old and oldest old along with...
Read MoreLiving at a distance from aging parents along with busy jobs and child rearing can be very challenging to care for parents who live may live alone with heath issues. Self efficiency is most important to older adults especially when they are re located...
Read MoreMatching caregivers with older adult clients will increase in 2015 to meet the rising demand for at home senior care. The growing baby boom population combined with the desire for more older adults to age in their homes rather than at a nursing home or...
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