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When asked if they thought they might be susceptible to financial elder abuse or fraud, the vast majority of surveyed adults in their 50s through 90s – 81%, in fact – felt confident that they would never fall for a scam. Everyone wants to believe we’re too savvy and knowledgeable to fall into financial abuse. […]
continue readingOlder adults often face a number of significant challenges throughout aging: vision, health conditions, mobility changes, and an increased loss of friends and loved ones, just to name a few. LGBTQ+ seniors go through these challenges as well, but they also have other additional risks they face in aging, including:
continue readingOnce an aging loved one is discharged from a hospital stay, their doctor may suggest a short-term stay in an assisted living facility before the aging adult returns home. This is typically a short time of intensive therapy to promote recovery and healing. However, the idea of moving into a nursing home or assisted living […]
continue readingIt’s not uncommon for a senior who needs home care to be hesitant to the idea of accepting help. After all, admitting the necessity for assistance is not easy, particularly for a person who values their privacy and independence. However, what do you do when another family member is in denial that a senior needs […]
continue readingNothing quenches your thirst like a glass of cold water. You may love a milkshake on a warm summer day. And when you’re recuperating from the flu, a warm bowl of soup really hits the spot. However, unless you’re one of the many Americans diagnosed with swallowing disorders, it is likely you haven’t given much […]
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