Tag archive for ‘aging’
Think happy thoughts: views on aging tied to poor health later in life
New research suggests that people who believe negative stereotypes about aging are more prone to suffer poor health when they themselves become elderly. Read about this study in an article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
How To Talk To Aging Parents When They Can’t Speak
A new Blog Post from Tender Loving Eldercare describes and discusses the medical condition called aphasia. Severe aphasia will affect speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.
Separating Fact from Fallacy: Is It Alzheimer’s or Aging?
Gilbert Guide’s Dr. Joseph Woelfel, Ph.D., has wrote an article that goes into detail about the differences between “normal” memory loss while aging and dementia, and Alzheimer Disease in specific since this is the most common form of dementia. A well informed article with some tips on therapies as well as links to resources that [...]
Family Caregivers Communication Class
We have referred to her website before as a valuable source for people involved with caregiving of elderly people. Linda Abbit, a blogger and passionate advocate for elder care, writes on her website Tender Loving Eldercare.com about how to take good care of aging family members and caregiving to elderly in general.
Hospice House Would Ease Dying Days and Help Caregivers
In an article about hospice programs Elizabeth Simpson highlights the Hospice Alliance of Hampton Roads. This alliance has been meeting for the last six months to discuss how a new hospice house would increase the comfort of people in the terminal stage of their lives, and give their families a break from caregiving.
Aging Population Calls For More Grants to Long-Term Care
A recent article from Managed Healthcare Executive refers to the necessary financial response from the Department of Health and Human Services to the fact that people nowadays grow older than before. More money is needed due to the increased need for long-term care.
Changes and Challenges in Eldercare
In the Fall 2008 issue of the Mount Holyoke Alumnae Quarterly several experts share their thoughts on how elders and caregivers are affected by changes in the industry. A good overview and complemented with excellent resources to learn more about eldercare.
Simulating Age 85, With Lessons on Offering Care
John Leland’s recent article in the New York Times features a program called “Xtreme Aging,” which is designed to simulate the diminished abilities associated with old age. A fascinating and essential read for those caring for the elderly.
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