Lamorinda Weekly, December 3, 2014 “Hi Grandma, it’s me your favorite grandson. I was in an accident…I’m fine, but if I report it, I’ll lose my insurance and driver’s license. Can you wire me money?” Or, so the story goes. These scams are prevalent, and even those with sound minds and good hearing are being Read More
Q&A: How to Feel Closer to A Spouse with Alzheimer’s
When experts in the medical field are faced with a challenging question or complex issue, they often turn to trusted colleagues for professional input and support. Dr. Leslie Kernisan, a board-certified geriatrician and clinical instructor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Department of Medicine, tackles difficult topics on a regular basis – in Read More
Bracing for the Falls – Older Adults at Risk
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among older adults – and that one-third of Americans aged 65+ are injured in falls each year. In “Bracing for the Falls of an Aging Nation”, New York Times writer Katie Hafner examines those frightening statistics Read More
NAPGCM Survey Finds a Growing and often Hidden Problem among the Elderly
Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) September 24, 2014 — Self-neglect among the elderly is a growing problem that commonly goes unreported, according to a new survey issued by the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM). Tragic cases like the ones in this article can be avoided. Having a loving, skilled caregiver take care of specific Read More
Fall Prevention…Should be on the Minds of all Over the Age of 60! 3 ways to Prevent
Who is falling, what happens then and how can we prevent this for ourselves? Every 15 seconds, an older adult is treated in the Emergency Room for a falls-related injury. A fall can change a life and many falls can be prevented in three ways: 1) Focus on strengthening exercises all your life 2) Be Read More
Nursing Home Stays Can Be Deadly or Life Giving – What are families to do?
A recent program on National Public Radio (NPR) called “A Third of Nursing Home Patients Harmed By Their Treatment” was shocking to me. Because of the fact that I or one of my staff advocates for and track our clients, we don’t have that type of harm – most are there for rehab and then Read More
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