Senior Health

"The reality is that many older adults have already survived the trauma, and these experiences bring so much wisdom, perspective and resilience to share as a result. Investments to increase access to mental health support for the elderly…
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Wheelchair falls are a growing concern for nursing homes. According to the Annals of Long-Term Care, more than 80% of nursing home residents spend time in a wheelchair daily. Wheelchair falls and tips can lead to serious injuries, and with…
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What is the most common mental health problem among the elderly? It is estimated that 20% of people aged 55 and over experience some form of mental health problem. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and…
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There is a paradox in the science of memory: empirical evidence and life experience suggest that older adults have more knowledge of the world. However, in laboratory environments, they generally perform worse on memory tests than younger…
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Deborah Graves felt safe and hopeful as she drove to the matchmaking session at Siesta Key a few years ago. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former corporate information technology specialist, her training was perfect for the Sarasota…
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Health care is an important expense for many people during their working years. And it often becomes an even heavier expense during retirement. That is why it is so important to set aside funds for future healthcare costs. And health…
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An Ohio lawmaker last year proposed allocating $ 300 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, distributed among Ohio nursing homes without any commitment. Ten days later, Ms. Sara Carruthers, R-Hamilton, received a $ 13,200 campaign…
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As head of the geriatrics division at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Geriatrics, Kraybill faces aging day by day. It deals with those with more complicated medical conditions, many of whom have a short period of time…
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President Biden announced an agreement with 20 Internet service providers, including AT&T T and Comcast CMCSA, to provide high-speed broadband to low-income households for no more than $ 30 a month. That’s less than half the $ 2021…
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Melvin Monroe has always known that if circumstances changed, his older sister would gladly take care of him. Eloise Crump has always cared for her, this fiery woman who taught in Hillsborough County schools for 30 years and seemed to find…
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