A study was conducted several years ago on understanding older adults’ expectations regarding aging and how these expectations influence healthcare-seeking behavior. The question was raised, if this population felt a general negativity towards the aging process could this help physicians identify situations in which older adults needlessly miss the opportunity to experience this model of…
“Older adults are actually not much more likely to be in car accidents, but they are more likely to suffer injury or die in one because their bodies are more susceptible to injury, and resulting medical complications are more likely.” This is most definitely not a new issue, but how do we know when it…
It is 8:30am, patient X, who we will call Joe has just received word that he will be discharged from the hospital today. He has been there for 5 days due to Pneumonia. The nurse hurries in and out trying to get all of his paperwork filled out and sent to the doctor and specialist…
“Nearly 18 million older adults, or nearly half of everyone older, report that they need some assistance with routine daily activities.” A recent article in Forbes describes a study, conducted by employees at the University of Michigan, which dives into just how many seniors in the US need help as they age. What stood out,…
Today we want to touch on a subject that we, as a home care company, come across often; which is better, in home care or a nursing home? That is a very tough one because of course we are biased, with good reason. Research shows that not only is in home care superior in providing…
A few weeks ago we came across an interesting article in the Washington Post titled, “Elders, oldsters and old-timers: What’s your preferred term for ‘senior citizen’?” While it does touch on an interesting and important topic, the article is lighthearted and brings out a few laughs. Going by the consensus determined by the research I…
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