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In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Hearing Impaired Seniors: Tips on How to Communicate Effectively” “In addition to our capacity to love and care for one another, perhaps a human being’s greatest gift is the ability to communicate. Thanks to breakthroughs in technology, we now can carry on conversations in dozens of ways, …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Hanging Up the Car Keys: When it is No Longer Safe for Seniors to Drive” “One of the most-asked questions of geriatric physicians throughout America won’t come as a surprise to many of you: When is it time to take away the keys? Also not surprising is …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Disaster Zone: Keeping Seniors Safe During A Home Emergency” “For some of us more imaginary types, the word “disaster” immediately conjures up visions from a Bruce Willis or Will Smith movie: fiery infernos, killer tornadoes, even invaders from another planet. For others, Hurricane Katrina or 9/11 comes …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Moving On: New Life and Love After the Death of a Spouse” “Spouses who are left behind when their wives or husbands of many years pass have untold changes and challenges to weather as they face a future, ostensibly, alone. But the human spirit has a tendency …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Hospice Care: Reality vs. Misconception” “Hospice and palliative care (a fancy way of saying “comfort care”) are concepts that have been around for hundreds of years. In fact, the term “hospice” can be traced back to medieval times when it referred to a place of shelter and …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Sundowner’s Syndrome: Some Helpful Tips on Diagnosing and Coping” “With a handful of exceptions (i.e., shift workers, college students and arguably rock stars), most of us would agree that we’re often sharper during the waking hours, rather than when evening comes to call. But imagine the unfortunate …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “What Matters Most? Senior Caregivers and the Upcoming Election” “With a tremendously important presidential election just months away, it’s been interesting to read what caregivers of seniors (professional or otherwise) perceive as their primary political concerns and/or issues.” The full article is available to print here [PDF].
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Growing Old: Paying Attention to the Signs of Illness…and Wellness” “While geriatric experts differ on the ranking of the most prevalent health issues, all agree that most people who live to be 65 years and older will eventually have to deal with one or several unwanted medical …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Caregivers: Do Unto Others” “An astounding statistic was recently released by AARP: Some 42 million Americans between the ages of 40-60 are caring for older adults, in many cases, their parents. Of this group of “unprofessional caregivers” roughly 60 percent are spending an average of 10 hours …
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: “Managing Your Finances or Vice-Versa?” “Regardless of one’s age, getting a handle on personal or family finances can be challenging. But imagine the difficulty of that task if the “manager” is older and suffers from any number of maladies, including dementia, diminishing eyesight, or arthritis.” The full …
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