Each year, about 14 million older adults in the United States report that they have fallen. Unreported falls are estimated to bring the total number of falls by seniors to …
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Fill Your Life with an AWE Walk
Awe is an overwhelming emotional response to something that a person perceives. The earliest appearances of the word “awe” were rooted in fear or dread, often associated with the divine. …
Continue ReadingProtecting Parents from Elder Abuse
In the year before the pandemic began, about one in ten older adults in the United States experienced elder abuse. A study found that one in five older adults experienced …
Continue ReadingStaying Up To Date On COVID-19 Vaccinations
The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly dangerous for older adults. While age does not determine whether a person infected with COVID-19 will become seriously ill, older adults are more likely to …
Continue ReadingImpact of Pandemic on Nursing Home Care
The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on nursing home residents. Early in the pandemic, nursing homes accounted for more than 40% of all COVID-19 deaths in the US. That …
Continue ReadingAlternatives to Nursing Home Care
Family members sometimes feel that nursing homes are the only alternative for a relative who needs more care than the family can provide. A parent’s health condition might make it …
Continue ReadingAdult Children Can Help Their Parents Manage the Risk of Frailty
Labeling an older adult as “frail” can be stigmatizing. Geriatric researchers have cautioned that the term is linked to “mental or moral weakness” and may become “the new cloak of …
Continue ReadingMake the Most of Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month— a time to focus on wellbeing during the process of aging. Developing habits that promote good health before retirement will maximize the opportunity to thrive …
Continue ReadingHeat Waves May Endanger Older Adults
Heat Waves May Endanger Older Adults Extreme heat has been sweeping across the United States. The summer of 2023 has been the hottest on record. A recent (2023) study attributed …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Growing Need for Long-Term Services and Supports
People who live with disabling conditions often need assistance. They may require help with the activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, and getting dressed. They may also need assistance …
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