In Japan, elderly residents of the danchi (apartment complexes) risk dying a “lonely death” or dying alone, their body only discovered days after their death. These elderly residents live alone and isolated so much so that an entire industry has developed in specializing in cleaning
The National Funeral Directors Association recently held their annual convention in Boston where funeral directors from around the country gathered together to learn about new trends and how to handle topical issues in their field. Funeral directors are taking advantage of technology to aid families
A recent study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal demonstrated that few nursing home residents receive palliative care. Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for seriously ill patients by relieving their symptoms and easing their stress which may be provided in
A recent study debunks some myths about estrangement. Estrangement is defined as one or more relatives intentionally choosing to end contact because of an ongoing negative relationship. Debunking Myths About Estrangement By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS | New York Times It’s the classic image of the
Massachusetts is the only state to establish a committee to aid hospitals in developing a comprehensive plan for addressing the needs of patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. A hospital stay can be traumatic for someone with Alzheimer’s and speed their decline often losing abilities they
When it comes to the age of your physician, older isn’t always better. Research shows a consistent positive correlation between lack of experience and better quality of care. Additionally younger doctors are more likely to adopt innovative practices and are more likely to discuss important
The murder of an older nursing home resident by a younger one in Randolph is part of a troubling nationwide pattern of violent sometimes deadly confrontations in which younger stronger men attack and sometimes kill older more frail roommates. The attacks often involve residents suffering
Five tips for choosing a reliable nursing home for a family member are: 1 Slow down. 2 Do your homework. 3 Visit all the facilities you are considering ideally at night or the weekend. 4 Ask for the facility’s emergency management plan. 5 Ask for
A recent study concluded that a poor sense of smell may indicate an increased risk for dementia. Study participants were asked to identify 5 different scents. The risk for dementia steadily increased with the number of odors they failed to recognize. People with smelling difficulties
New York Times article details hard won advice from books about aging and elder care. In Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, the author/physician aims to help readers avoid nursing home care. The reviewer found the chaper “Letting Go” where the author discusses the powerful effect
In Japan, elderly residents of the danchi (apartment complexes) risk dying a “lonely death” or dying alone, their body only discovered days after their death. These elderly residents live alone and isolated so much so that an entire industry has developed in specializing in cleaning
The National Funeral Directors Association recently held their annual convention in Boston where funeral directors from around the country gathered together to learn about new trends and how to handle topical issues in their field. Funeral directors are taking advantage of technology to aid families
A recent study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal demonstrated that few nursing home residents receive palliative care. Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for seriously ill patients by relieving their symptoms and easing their stress which may be provided in
A recent study debunks some myths about estrangement. Estrangement is defined as one or more relatives intentionally choosing to end contact because of an ongoing negative relationship. Debunking Myths About Estrangement By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS | New York Times It’s the classic image of the
Massachusetts is the only state to establish a committee to aid hospitals in developing a comprehensive plan for addressing the needs of patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. A hospital stay can be traumatic for someone with Alzheimer’s and speed their decline often losing abilities they
When it comes to the age of your physician, older isn’t always better. Research shows a consistent positive correlation between lack of experience and better quality of care. Additionally younger doctors are more likely to adopt innovative practices and are more likely to discuss important
The murder of an older nursing home resident by a younger one in Randolph is part of a troubling nationwide pattern of violent sometimes deadly confrontations in which younger stronger men attack and sometimes kill older more frail roommates. The attacks often involve residents suffering
Five tips for choosing a reliable nursing home for a family member are: 1 Slow down. 2 Do your homework. 3 Visit all the facilities you are considering ideally at night or the weekend. 4 Ask for the facility’s emergency management plan. 5 Ask for
A recent study concluded that a poor sense of smell may indicate an increased risk for dementia. Study participants were asked to identify 5 different scents. The risk for dementia steadily increased with the number of odors they failed to recognize. People with smelling difficulties
New York Times article details hard won advice from books about aging and elder care. In Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, the author/physician aims to help readers avoid nursing home care. The reviewer found the chaper “Letting Go” where the author discusses the powerful effect
