Archive for March 2024
Geriatric Health Conditions Have Major Effect on Half of All Seniors
Half of all older adults were found in a new study to have one of more conditions that can affect their ability to participate in basic activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing on their own. Researchers drew their conclusions after analyzing the responses of more than 11,000 participants, age 65 and older,…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Deal With Aging Parents Who Push Your Buttons
Unfortunately, we all know the uncomfortable feeling of having our buttons perfectly pushed by our parents, (after all, they installed them!), and we know equally well the failure we have in controlling our reactions to this act. Our goal is to remain as even-tempered as we can. Our folks bait us and we react. This…
Read MoreAvoiding Falls In Seniors
Q. I had an aging aunt who fell and broke her hip. She was never the same after that. Now that I’m old, myself, I’m worried about falling. What should I do about this? A. Well, first of all, you can’t go around worrying about falling or you won’t be relaxed; that can lead to…
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