Physical Wellness

Supporting a Loved One Through the Decision Decade: A Guide

As a loved one ages, they experience numerous challenges, making it important to provide them with the encouragement and guidance ...

The Safe Return Program

As individuals age, some may develop intellectual or developmental disabilities and medical conditions that require special care. Conditions such as ...

What is palliative care and how do we navigate through it?

Palliative care can begin as soon as a loved one is diagnosed with a severe or life-threatening illness, such as ...

Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

The Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Model was designed to deliver all needed medical and supportive services ...

How To Help An Older Loved One With Hoarding Behavior

Letting go of valuable items can be hard, especially when they hold sentimental meaning. However, there is a limit to ...

What is Health Literacy?

Health literacy is essentially having the ability to obtain and understand healthcare related information to be well informed to make ...

The MacArthur Study of Successful Aging

The MacArthur Study of Successful Aging was initiated by physician Jack Rowe, psychologist Robert Kahn, and a team of 16 ...

Edentulism

What is Edentulism?Edentulism is the medical term for toothlessness, referring to the loss of one or more teeth. Full edentulism ...

Presbycusis

One of the most common changes that occurs as individuals age is hearing loss. The term for this condition is ...

Continuum-of-Care for Older Adults

Continuum-of-care facilities have become increasingly popular over the years due to the prevalence of patient-centered care. Continuum-of-care is described as ...

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