Often when people are hospitalized, they look forward to going home, but going home isn’t always the relief they imagined. Living with one or multiple conditions after hospitalization may be complicated for many seniors depending on their circumstances. There are important factors to consider regarding transitioning from a hospital back into the home. Overlooked Considerations…
Physical, sexual and emotional abuse are a terrible reality for thousands of elders. Those responsible for their elder care are, in some circumstances, causing harm. The emotions and shame that follows abuse can be difficult to confront for both the victims and their relatives. According to the American Center on Elder Abuse: Signs of elder…
Gun safety, laws, and regulations are all huge topics across the country right now. We, as a nation, have talked about children and teenagers who have access to guns, but we haven’t gone to the other side of the spectrum to discuss and address senior citizens who have guns or access to a gun. We’d…