How To Regulate Behavior in Seniors If you care for a senior citizen or you are a senior, you know that your behavior and your senior’s behavior comes into play daily, serving a huge role of keeping positive, happy and healthy. Recent studies and reports … Continue reading →

Help for Families Affected by Dementia Caring for a person with dementia can be one of life’s biggest challenges. It is hard to determine how fast the disease will progress. When a family member is diagnosed with the disease, loved ones may feel at a … Continue reading →

by Dr. Mark Lachs Gerontologist and commentator Mark Lachs says one of the keys to a long, healthy old age is the ability to keep moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks. One question I get asked a lot is, “How old is your oldest patient?” … Continue reading →

Q – Why do seniors suffer elder abuse in silence? A – While to outsiders, it may seem like there’s an easy answer for those who suffer from elder abuse; don’t put up with it! But for seniors who are victims of elder abuse, scenarios … Continue reading →

Carol’s Notes:  Skin hunger is a sad, growing epidemic in our society. Unfortunately, it’s an emotional response that is developed by a lack of touch. Sadly, our elderly and disabled are at the greatest risk. This is because they tend to live in isolated homes … Continue reading →