Underweight or overweight you can still be malnourished!
Malnutrition in our older adult population is more common than you might think. Did you know that 1 out of every 2 older adults is at risk of becoming malnourished or is already malnourished? One-half.
"It Was a Good Day"
Deputies discovered the elderly woman in the deep woods approximately 100 yards away from her home.
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress and Aging Seniors
PTSD is a mental problem that can take a serious toll on an individual’s physical health and wellbeing as well as their state of mind. Post-traumatic stress disorder can happen to people of all ages and can manifest more frequently in aging adults. The prevalence of PTSD in individuals over 60 years of age ranges from 1.5 to 4%. The percentage of those over 60 who exhibit symptoms but may not meet full diagnostic criteria are as high as 15%.
Searching for Answers
They sound worried, and maybe even frightened when residents of the Wheeling and Morgantown areas make their phone calls to Right at Home offices for the very first time.
Respite Care for the Soul
It is refer to as, “a break,” because it’s a chance to care for yourself instead of a loved one who depends on you for nearly every aspect of their life.
A Blurry Eye Opening
He had heard the word, “Alzheimer’s,” but never thought twice about the cognitive decline. He’s a young man, his memories are fresh, and no one in his life has been affected.
Onset Indications of Dementia-related Diseases Can Vary
Many American adults are familiar with the signs for which to watch when visiting elderly loved ones, but what they may not realize is that the onset indications of a dementia-related varies from individual to individual.
Loneliness…It's Deadly
There are so many more “seniors”. How can we be so alone in such a crowd? According to the US Census Bureau 11 million seniors – that is 28% of all those 65 and older - live alone.
Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia
To provide more extensive support to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia, Right at Home partnered with a leading dementia expert, Jackie Pool, to develop a proprietary Cognitive Support Program.