It’s been a scorching past couple of months. Across the U.S. and the world, temperature records dropped like flies this summer. Notoriously rainy London saw its picturesque green spaces burned to an unsightly, ocre crisp, with the rolling estates of Hampstead Heath looking more like a high summer’s African savannah. As people across the planet […]
In our previous post, Part One of our two-part series concerning seniors and medical marijuana, we explored the increasing use of cannabis among our aging populations. As laws across the nation continue to change (allowing individuals safe and legal access to its myriad therapeutic benefits), and prior to considering it for themselves, it is important […]
When you begin to dig into the origins of cannabis in the United States, you don’t expect to so quickly run afield of “the known.” And yet, for a drug so storied and culturally significant, its emergence into our public consciousness is perplexingly murky—like the wisps of smoke its name brings to mind, impossible to […]
Within the next nine minutes, someone will receive a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. In the time it takes you to finish this article, one more life will have forever been changed. It could be that this life belongs to someone already in your care, or to an individual you’re soon to meet. But more […]
It’s a given that seniors are more susceptible to injuries from falls than younger individuals. Many believe the most pressing concern is the damage caused by a broken hip or another bone injury. However, both men and women over the age of 70 are three times as likely to suffer a potential brain injury than […]
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases associated with aging. Nearly half of Americans over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with arthritis by their healthcare provider. Many believe they are fully educated about the signs and symptoms of arthritis, but what you might not realize is that there are more than 100 […]
In the 1980s and ‘90s, Michael J. Fox became a household name in the U.S. His success in the TV series “Family Ties,” and cult classics including the Back to the Future series, Teen Wolf, Doc Hollywood and others made him a popular actor; a young guy full of energy and a lifetime of roles […]
In the general population, about 9.4% of people have a diabetes diagnosis. Among seniors, that percentage jumps to 25%. Along with the concerns for diabetes itself, a closely related issue is diabetic eye disease. There are four conditions that fall under this category, which may be seen in elderly residents. Assisted Living Education discusses […]
For elderly residents, falls are a major concern. Not only are individuals more fragile in general, with reduced bone density and other compromised body defenses, but recovery periods are often longer, more grueling, and a more delicate process in general. A reported one third of the population 65+ will fall each year, and those 80+ […]
For many, the holidays are the time of year for family get-togethers, traditions, friends and fun. However, for others, the holidays can be an upsetting or difficult time of year, with feelings of sadness, resentment, and can even initiate a depressive episode. For elderly residents in facilities with little or no family who visit, this […]