Improving Your Hospital Stay

You or your loved one are hospitalized. You’ve provided a battery of information to the admitting nurse, the first of several nurses you will have over three working shifts. Each has his/her assigned duties. You watch them come and go and take vitals and check...

Elder Abuse: Is My Caregiver Abusing Me?

If someone is hurting you, neglecting you, taking advantage of you, or making you feel bad about yourself, then you could be one of the nearly 2 million older adults who are victims of elder abuse. At least 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced some...

For Seniors: Knowing When to Get Help

For most of us independence and privacy is an important condition for a comfortable life. So it’s natural for seniors to struggle with knowing when to get help. It’s also difficult to accept that you need help. After all, you’ve been independent for...
Aging 101 a Positive Perspective

Aging 101 a Positive Perspective

I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that. ~Lauren Bacall Most of us don’t think much about aging. Well that’s not true. The truth is that thinking about aging consumes many of us, yet we try to think about aging less than...