As the holidays progress many older adults experience the unfolding of agitation, disappointment, and sadness. Depending upon the age of a senior, which will rank them somewhere between older to oldest in their peer group and family unit, contributes to how their holidays unfold. What roles they actively play can range from very important such […]
See MoreUnique research into eye-movements of young and old people while reading discovers that word recognition patterns change as we grow older. Why older people struggle to read fine print – New study issued by University of Leicester Press Office on 22 November 2012 Psychologists from the University of Leicester have carried out unique eye tests […]
See MoreAmazing! A UF (University of Florida) research study has discovered a way to test for Alzheimer’s disease – using peanut butter and a ruler. Really. http://ufl.to/pc
See MoreThe “graying” of America promises dramatic change in every aspect of American life. One of the most profound changes is our culture’s very perception of older adults: we’re moving from a “deficit” approach that stresses losses to an “asset” approach that stresses strengths, potential, and achievements. Dr. Gene Cohen, author of The Creative Age, asserted […]
See MoreWant more effective communication with the elderly? Keep these tips in mind. Physical changes can affect communication. Age-related decline in physical abilities can make communication more challenging, and some illnesses make communication more difficult. A hearing loss makes you harder to understand, so be patient and speak more clearly. Be sure you face the person […]
See MoreElderly people (that is, people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: Elderly people do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat. They […]
See MoreEvery May I get the fever and it isn’t about my health, it’s about spring. Spring fever finds its way into every age group. For our older and less able adults, the desire to go outside and enjoy the warmth, sunshine and fabulous smells of spring is like a siren song. If you are an […]
See MoreSocial isolation is associated with a higher risk of death in older people regardless of whether they consider themselves lonely, research suggests. A study of 6,500 UK men and women aged over 52 found that being isolated from family and friends was linked with a 26% higher death risk over seven years. Whether or not […]
See MoreSometimes, the pressure of caring for someone who is elderly or who has a chronic illness can lead to stress and a condition called “caregiver burnout.” To prevent this, it’s essential to know how to manage your caregiver stress. What Is Caregiver Stress? Caregiver stress is a reaction to changes that overwhelm your emotional capacity […]
See MoreOne of today’s all-too silent health crises is caregiver depression. A conservative estimate reports that 20% of family caregivers suffer from depression, twice the rate of the general population. Of clients of California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, nearly 60% show clinical signs of depression. And former caregivers may not escape the tentacles of this condition after […]
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