Whether by choice or necessity, more older adults are now living in residential homes. And while the residences themselves are designed to be appealing, the underlying reasons that precipitate moving into a residential home, as well as the ensuing adjustment process, often result in stress that can sometimes lead to suicidal behavior.
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May 19, 2010
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October 8, 2009
Answers to Five (well, 3.5) Unsolvable Mental Health Questions
I read a puzzling fact about seniors (I am 63). Despite middle-aged people being highly concerned about staying young, eating right, exercising, et al., a Times article noted that seniors today "are more impaired and suffer higher rates of dementia than their peers a couple of decades ago."1. Why are dementia/Alzheimer rates rising?Partly because we don't drink enough alcohol.Although we have s
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August 8, 2009
Cognitive Decline Not Linked To Socioeconomic Status In Elderly, According To New Study
New research suggests that for seniors age 70 and older, socioeconomic status does not play a major role in the brain's continued ability to function. However, seniors who have never been married and widowers seem to perform more poorly as they age.
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July 31, 2009
A Silly Pat On The Head Helps Seniors Remember Daily Medication
Doing something unusual, like knocking on wood or patting yourself on the head, while taking a daily dose of medicine may be an effective strategy to help seniors remember whether they've already taken their daily medications, suggests new research.
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May 31, 2009
Hearing, Voice Problems Worsen Seniors’ Communication Skills
Hearing and vocal problems go hand-in-hand among the elderly more frequently than previously thought, according to researchers. Together, they pack a devastating double punch on communication skills and overall well-being.
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May 5, 2009
Mealtime Interaction Encourages Hospitalized Seniors To Eat More
Sharing a meal in good company can stimulate the appetite -- particularly among hospitalized seniors -- according to a new study.
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April 24, 2009
Exercising The Brain Keeps Seniors Mentally Sharp
There are many consequences associated with aging, but none may be more frustrating for seniors than memory loss and mental decline. A new approach to aging, based on the belief that the mind - just like the body - can be trained to increase its strength and performance, is taking hold. Always Best Care Senior Services is offering a fun, step-by-step guide that seniors can use to sharpen their me
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April 22, 2009
Think Memory Worsens With Age? Then Yours Probably Will
Thinking your memory will get worse as you get older may actually be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Researchers have found that senior citizens who think older people should perform poorly on tests of memory actually score much worse than seniors who do not buy in to negative stereotypes about aging and memory loss.
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