For All You Care: Preparing For Caregiving Responsibilities And Medication Changes
June 1, 2018
If you’ve reached a certain age, chances are you have some caregiving responsibilities for an older relative, often an aging parent. And if you’ve taken on that role, there are moments, some common and others more serious, for which it’s valuable to be prepared ahead of time. So, for example, as…
Cause For Alarm: Seniors And Emergency Room Visits
January 18, 2018
A visit to the emergency room can be a scary and upsetting event no matter what your age. But for an older person, it can also be a sentinel event that marks a downward spiral in the life and functional ability of a senior living in the community. Writing in…
Safety Net: Seniors In A Season Of Emergencies
September 21, 2017
You need only check out the latest news or listen to the latest weather report to know it’s been a season of emergencies. From hurricanes to floods to fires, all over the country people have faced dire circumstances that put their lives and property at significant risk. For seniors, who…
Adverse Consequences: Rising ER Visits As Seniors Take More Meds
February 13, 2017
As we live longer, with more chronic illness, it’s not uncommon for seniors to take a variety of medications on a daily basis. And with every benefit that these drugs bring, there is the risk of an adverse reaction, especially given the multiple medications that are taken. In fact, data from…