When you read about alcohol abuse you may think of college campuses and spring break, but there’s another demographic that is seriously affected by alcoholism- the elderly. Surprisingly, widowers over the age of 75 have the highest rate of alcoholism in the United States. While a study by the American Medical Association states that over the Read More
One Son or Daughter ALWAYS Does More
One son or daughter always does more to take care of their parents. Circumstances often dictate this, it’s not necessarily anybody being casual or lazy or being thoughtless. Some logistics make it so that one daughter or son usually does more. As elderly parents begin to rely on family for more support, the amount of Read More
Bird-Watching Helps Lift The Spirits of the Elderly
It can be a real challenge for an elderly adult that is no longer mobile to fill their days with interesting and stimulating activities. Bird-watching can keep your mind active, keep you happy, and even help you exercise a little! Bird-watching can promote mindfulness — a sense of being in the moment which can lift our mood Read More
Do Activities Matter For A Person Who Is Bed Bound?
It can be easy to assume that when a person is no longer communicating with words or is spending much of their day in bed, the emphasis will be on keeping the person physically comfortable and activities become less relevant. However, a person in the advanced stages of an illness can still experience emotions such Read More
Boomers want to stay home
To quote Cecelia Ahem – “Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling.” …it’s your happy place, and many baby boomers are intending to “age in place”. According to AARP, 73% of people 45 years of age and older say they strongly prefer to stay in their current residence as long as possible – even though Read More