Lighting Considerations for the Elderly
As people grow older, they experience a general deterioration of the body and its functions. Their movement is slower and they may be prone to aches occasioned by age-related ailments like arthritis. Most importantly, More...
Dignity in Dying promotes assisted suicide as the alternative to a ‘bad death’
In Scotland, euthanasia groups are working to convince lawmakers to legalize assisted suicide, attempting to scare people in a new report, “The Inescapable Truth,” along with a video, which claims that 17 More...
Is A Nursing Home Mistreating Your Parent? Hit Them Hard
photo paffairs_sanfrancisco Nothing can be as frustrating as realizing that the nursing home you took your mom or dad to is causing them more harm than good. When you imagine the things they could have done, you More...
What to Do if You Suspect an Elderly Relative is Being Mistreated
When an elderly person can’t take care of themselves anymore, the good news is that there are several options that you can choose from to ensure that they get the care and attention that they need in their later More...
Tips For Making It Easier For Your Elderly Loved Ones To Live At Home Longer
If you have elderly loved ones that you care about and they would like to remain in their own home for as long as possible, you may want to try the following tips to help them achieve that goal. This way, not only More...
Elder Abuse Cases are Skyrocketing in Washington State
Cases of elder abuse are skyrocketing in Washington state, according to the state’s Adult Protective Services. But new legislation is aiming to curb the problem, Q13 Fox reports. Last year, Adult Protective More...
Pregnant women and older adults most susceptible to listeria food poisoning:CDC
The June 2013 edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Vital Signs was published today. The topic was Listeria food poisoning. In addition, listeria food poisoning was the topic More...
