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Self-Neglect: A Form of Elder Abuse

In Pennsylvania, reports of suspected elder abuse have been rising steadily for several years. During the fiscal year 2016-2017, Adult...

Have you ever caught yourself humming a familiar tune without consciously thinking about it? Music is present in many people’s...

Addicts who overdose from injecting opioids such as heroin and fentanyl are not usually older persons. But Medicare-age persons are...

Are you ready for the sights and sounds of the holiday season? People rely on their senses for both essential...

The term “hospice” is probably more familiar to most people than “palliative care.” The concept of hospice care began in...

Which of the following statements do you believe to be true? Doctors and nurses should do everything possible to save...

Social Networks and Health Part II Last week’s article introduced the concept of social networks and their complexity. A variety...

Discussions about the health of older adults often focus on physical changes and disease processes. Research has demonstrated, however, that...

Last week’s article discussed the role of diet and activity in helping older adults maintain their independence. An event in...

A naturally occurring physical change which occurs with aging is the deterioration of muscle mass and strength. The medical term...