Regina Harris, senior resources coordinator, Catholic Charities of Atlanta, opens the second annual Spirituality In Aging Partnership Series at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta, April 22. (Photo by Michael Alexander)
ATLANTA—A person’s faith and religious life may change as he or she enters into old age, but that doesn’t diminish the need for spiritual connections to nourish mental
Treating depression in elderly involves many methods including medications, psychotherapy for support network building and coping skills and other therapies. One area that must not be ignored when treating depression in those over age 65 is that of proper diet and nutritional programs.There is a definite relationship between the food we ingest and the timing of our eating patterns and the ability of our bodies to prevent or to fight off illnesses including depression. The body to rebuild cells, to be converted into energy and used by all of our body's systems, uses food. Not receiving proper diet as in: the right diet for our age and state of our body (health or illness) and also to receive this diet on a timely basis that is needed for proper functioning (only eating once a day
About ten years ago my husband and I thought it might be nice to move back down South. We had lived in the upper Midwest for two years and had dealt with the worst winter for snowfall the Midwest had had in about 80 years and we decided that perhaps moving back to warmer digs might suit us. And... God thought otherwise. He moved us farther North for two years and then relocated again and ended
The Daily Mail features a disturbing story regarding the quality of elderly care in England."Families worried that elderly relatives are suffering abuse in care homes are making 5,000 complaints a month. The rate of calls to social workers by concerned children or friends suggests high levels of mistreatment may be hidden behind the care home doors. The figures were released by the Government's care home watchdog, which is to publish a guide for families this week to help them choose the best homes for frail or vulnerable elderly parents or other relatives. The Commission for Social Care Inspection itself received 1,043 calls in the six months ending in March, which involved 506 homes and agencies providing staff. Council chiefs estimate that their social services departments are rece
Yesterday, CMPD Officers arrested 39-year old Adrienne Patrice Johnson and charged her with common law robbery and breaking/entering after she attacked an elderly woman last Thursday. This is Adrienne Johnson's 53rd arrest in Mecklenburg County and not the first time she has attacked old ladies... (View DOC Record)Police say an elderly female reported that a woman came to her door last Thursday and asked to use the phone. The victim allowed Johnson inside and escorted her to the phone. Johnson then knocked the victim to the floor, ransacked her room and fled with the victim's money.Johnson was released from jail last Wednesday (one day before the robbery) for numerous larceny charges for identical offenses. Police say she was arrested on March 28th and released on April 23rd for the follow
Individuals who are depressed and elderly (65 years of age or older) have some different needs than those who are younger and depressed. Although some symptoms and treatments may be the same or similar the aging body and mind have special needs that must be addressed.In the elderly individual depression often is seen as they are being treated for medical reasons. Untreated depression can be one cause of certain medical conditions. Serious or chronic disease can lead to depression. As we age it is natural that we experience more loss, more traumas, and more reasons to feel depressed than those who are younger. Perhaps, this reason is why so many feel that being depressed after 65 is normal, to be expected and not noteworthy. The opposite is true. Depression is never natural and al
Millions of retirees wish that they could feel useful again. The only thing that is available to most of them is babysitting their grandchildren. Many would like to go back to work because they could use the extra money. But employers turn down elderly job applicants in favor of the young. This is age discrimination [...]
Amongst older adults aged 65 and over, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries and hospital admissions. It is estimated that at least one-third of adults above 65 experience serious falls in their lifetime. The cause of falls in the elderly is often multi-factorial, and no definite cause is ascertainable in the vast majority. [...]
As Honda is meant for its motor bikes and cars the company is looking forward to concentrate in few more areas too. Thus Honda develops the advanced robot known as Asimo but Honda in an eye of developing a device which could help the elderly or disabled persons. This device is going to showcase this [...]
When it comes to developing cars Honda are one of the best in the business however; the Japanese automaker also develops other things like a jet as well as that cool looking walking robot called Asimo. Getting Asimo walking on its own was a hard but worthwhile task and Honda are about to put that [...]
Remember that old axiom? "Work hard, pay your taxes and........"You know, a house, kids, little white picket fence, 2 dogs, 2 cats..... the Great American Dream! Save a couple bucks, retire, spoil your grandchildren and enjoy the golden years. Sounds good, huh?In America the golden years are not too "golden" as so many - too many - will attest! But, actually, the golden years have become a gold mine for many others, and the "fleecing of the elderly" has become the hottest game in town!Or more commonly called Guardianship/Conservatorship!If that isn`t a contradiction in terms - "Guardianship", "Conservatorship?" The terms in the code and statutes are even more confusing, given the wording and the actual real life accounts of conservatees and their families.The Public Guardianship program wa
By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ A jury that returned five guilty verdicts against two women in the murder-for-profit deaths of two homeless men still has work to do.
Helen Golay, 77, was found guilty Wednesday of the first-degree murders of Kenneth McDavid, 50, in 2005 and Paul Vados, 73, in 1999. The [...]
Some time ago, my father switched to Linux (Ubuntu). I think in some of the contributing factor to his switching was my excitement. I remember when I first tried Linux, it was an earlier version of Red Hat (with the blue install screens). At that time it was a real pain in the behind, and [...]
An older man goes in for his yearly physical, with his wife tagging along.
When the doctor enters the examination room he says, ” I will need a urine sample, a stool sample, and a sperm sample.”
The old man, being hard of hearing, turns to his wife and asks, “What did he say?”
The wife yells back [...]
Mary Hartman, 91, slipped on a patch of ice as she was attempting to deliver cookies to a nearby neighbor.Hartman called for help, but it was a cry that only neighbor Judy Sawatzki's Jack Russell terrier mix, Taz, could hear."He would run to the window and come back to me," Sawatzki said. "He would whine and bark, and then go back to the window again."That's when Sawatzki let Taz outside, and the terrier mix shot down the driveway barking for her to follow. Taz led her to Hartman, who was crying for help on the icy driveway.
Although guidelines keep changing regarding screening mammography in elderly patients, those older than 70 years old continue to benefit from this exam, showing that with frequent mammograms breast cancers can be found sooner, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Jacobi Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in Bronx, NY.
“Our initial interest was sparked by
IBM has come out with RAM that has data running along a path no larger than a human hair. The result is very very fast RAM. IBM researchers are suggesting that this technology could be available in around a decade and could enable users to store substantially more data at a lower cost. [...]
Not many of us are willing to take care of our elderly parents, so if you find yourself end up to care for elderly parents for a a period of time when they come to visit you or stay with you for a short time or forever. Please calm down, who says senior care [...]
Imagine the plight of the busy career person struggling for success in the business world, while trying to effectively balance the responsibility of school-age children on the one hand, and in home senior care for elderly or housebound relatives on the other. Child care has become almost a natural part of the working world and [...]
For those of us who have reached our so-called "golden years" or are rapidly approaching them, there is another scare on the horizon that rivals Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis – guardianship.
"When full guardianship is imposed, the elder no longer has the right to get married, vote in elections, enter into contracts, make medical decisions, manage finances, or buy and sell property. They
In addition to being a risk factor for a depressive episode, persistent insomnia may perpetuate the illness in some elderly patients, and especially in those receiving standard care for depression in primary care settings, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP. The study, authored by Wilfred R. Pigeon, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, focused on 1,801 elderly patients (60 years of age or older) with major depressive disorder and/or dysthymia who completed a prior clinical trial for treating depression called Project IMPACT. Dr Pigeon's study assigned those same subjects to an insomnia status group: persistent, intermediate, and no insomnia, based on insomnia scores at both baselin
Tuesday afternoon, 100-year-old JC and 96-year-old Josie Cox were buried alongside one another, which was the same way they died. The husband and wife, who were married for 75 years, died within five hours of each other.
Tuesday afternoon, 100-year-old JC and 96-year-old Josie Cox were buried alongside one another, which was the same way they died. The husband and wife, who were married for 75 years, died within five hours of each other.
On her 70th birthday, an old spinster decides it's time to finally get married. Since she has no hot prospects, she decides to run this ad in the local newspaper:
" Seventy-year young virgin seeks husband. Must be in same age group, must not beat me, must not run around on me, and MUST still be [...]
A couple, age 67, went to the doctor's office. The doctor asked, "What can
I do for you?"
The man said, "Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?"
The doctor looked puzzled, but agreed. When the couple finished, the doctor
said, "There is nothing wrong with the way you have intercourse." And he
then charged them $32.00.
This happened several weeks [...]
Young married people with children take life insurance policies to provide security to their children after their death. There are many elderly people also whose children are grown up and self supporting. Do these people need to invest their money on any kind of life insurance policies? The answer is yes. There are several reasons [...]
Older women who eat traditional Japanese soy-based foods on a regular basis face lower risks of heart disease, according to a study. Soybeans - eaten as tofu, miso soup or Japanese fermented beans known as "natto" - have a high amount of isoflavones, a natural source of estrogen similar to the female hormone, the study found. The risk of heart attacks or strokes for a woman who consumed soy at least five times a week was 0.39 compared with 1 for a woman who consumed the least, the study says. The results were even more striking among women past menopause, with the risk falling to 0.25. Estrogen is the most important female hormone that affects women's menstrual cycles and is essential for the healthy functioning of the female body. Estrogen levels decrease sharply once a
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When a political or governmental institution has profit as its motivation, certain aspects of the population are likely to be ignored. Such segments are usually those who can’t turn a profit for the powers that be. In our country, those who fall into this category are the very young [...]
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When a political or governmental institution has profit as its motivation, certain aspects of the population are likely to be ignored. Such segments are usually those who can’t turn a profit for the powers that be. In our country, those who fall into this category are the very young and the very [...]
The phrase “kicked the bucket” never rang more true than it did Friday morning at the home of Mr. Bucket. After a lifelong battle of popping balls out of his mouth and dealing with extremely long arms and no legs, an 86-year-old Mr. Bucket kicked himself peacefully in his sleep.
Mr. Bucket, born in the early [...]
A study in the December 2007 issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry examines the prevalence of psychotic symptoms and schizophrenia in nondemented 95-year-olds over a one-year period. A sample of 338 95-year-olds living in Göteborg, Sweden (individuals with...
Yesterday afternoon, a couple in their 80's were robbed and attacked inside their home on Tuckaseegee Road.Police say two black males armed with a metal pipe forced their way into the victim's residence shortly after 4:00 pm. The men knocked on the door and pretended to ask for directions to lure the couple to the door.According to a WCNC news report, the couple (Ages 85 and 82) suffered a brutal attack once they opened the door. The husband was pulled down the stairs and thrown down on the concrete with the suspects knee in his back. As his wife came to his aid, the other robber forced her into the kitchen, knocked her down and told her he would kill her if she moved.The male victim was marched back into the home and one of the suspects him him over the head with a metal pipe which requir
Buying shares in companies is not appropriate for everyone. If you are a retiree on pension pay and saved money, it is better you do not try to grow that money by investing in risky assets without any appropriate knowledge of the process.A father and daughter have been accused of tricking 15,000 mostly elderly British citizens out of more than $70m (£34m) by selling worthless shares.That is a
In January, I attended the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. I was really pleased to find some innovative products designed to meet some of the most important health care needs.One such product is called MedSignals. This is a programmable medication delivery system that reminds patients to take their medications and clues them as to how many pills to take at a time. It also has some very smart capabilities to alert caregivers and home health nurses when patients have missed doses. It records data which can be plotted to determine trends.The unit holds a one month supply of most medications and has 4 bins. Additional units can be added on. This reminder system offers options to assist aging parents to remain at home and give their children or othet caregivers surveillance of medicati
An elderly man goes into a brothel and tells the madam he would like a young girl for the night. Surprised, she looks at the ancient man and asks how old he is."I'm 90 years old," he says."90!" replies the woman. "Don't you realize you've had it?""Oh, sorry," says the old man, "how much do I owe you?"Hot Blonde at the Wal-MartMy Dad Has 2...Sony 42” Plasma TV — learn how to get one.
As we age is it expected that we pick up from time to time some events or situations that make us sad or give us grief. Those who are 65 or older (referred to as "elderly") have more stored up events or situations that have caused them grief and sadness than those of us who are considered young.Sadness and grief are temporary emotions stemming from single situations or events that cause these emotions. To experience these emotions are normal for any age group. The age factor means that the elderly have had more opportunity to experience them.According to dictionary.com clinical depression is defined as, "a depression that is so severe as to be considered abnormal due to obvious environmental causes or based on the reaction to a life event or circumstance that is of a greater intensity than
Telephone manufacturer Doro has won a French design prize - The Janus Award - for their senior telephone called MemoryPlus 319ph. The phone is specially designed to be easy to use by elderly people. Design by Ergonomidesign design firm.
FINANCIAL ABUSE OF THE ELDERLY;
A Detective's Case Files Of Exploitation Crimes
by Joe Roubicek
The author is a Florida detective recognized as an expert investigator of exploitation crimes who presents 11 shocking and factual investigations. He dispels the myths of this misunderstood crime while providing specific and practical prevention advice.... How to recognize exploitation, expose
Older men with lower free testosterone levels in their blood appear to have higher prevalence of depression, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Depression affects between 2 percent and 5 percent of the population at any given time, according to background information in the article. Women are more likely to be depressed than men until age 65, when sex differences almost disappear. Several studies have suggested that sex hormones might be responsible for this phenomenon. Osvaldo P. Almeida, MD, PhD, F.R.A.N.Z.C.P., of the University of Western Australia, Perth, and colleagues studied 3,987 men age 71 to 89 years. Between 2001 and 2004, the men completed a questionnaire reporting information about demographics and health history. They underwent testin
There was this guy who bought an elderly circus elephant; Alas, he couldn't afford to feed it.He'd never seen an elephant jump with all 4 feet off the ground.So he started a contest: entry was $10, and the first person to get the elephant to jump with all 4 feet off the ground would get $50,000.All sorts of people tried, but nobody could get the elephant to jump.Finally, this little guy arrives in a limousine. He's carrying a baseball bat. He walks up to the elephant, swings the bat, and crunches the elephant's balls pretty badly. Needless to say, the elephant jumps, and the owner pays out the $50,000.Unfortunately, the owner had barely collected enough to cover the prize, so he ran another contest. He'd never seen an elephant swing its head back and forth as if to say, "no"Same deal as be
Nearly one third of older people living in rural communities in America and Australia suffer from depression according to a study in the Australian Journal of Rural Health. The study compares the factors causing depression among married people from the two continents, and seeks to extend the knowledge about the prevalence and predictors of rural late-life depressive symptoms. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by chronic sadness and feelings of hopelessness. It is estimated that almost half of older adults suffer from minor depression while another 4% suffer from more serious clinical depression. Lead author, Dr Evonne Miller says, "With a quarter of the population predicted to be 60 years of older by 2050, the high numbers of older people suffering from depression is a troubling
In this election year, it is important to recognize the barriers faced by some Americans in exercising their right to vote. Recent testimony before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging highlighted the impairments many senior citizens face in making it to the polls.
Many older adults live in long-term care facilities or are home bound. [...]
It's true that the entire gadget craze is aimed at making us lazy, but it's better to go with the pretense that they make life more simple! At least my hubby would agree with this theory, and so would many others in this world. You have to admit that some of these design innovations are not the same for all. What might be a lame device for someone, could actually be a blessing for someone else. And this Lazy Teapot seems to fit the bill! It's a classic teapot that relieves you of that...
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A big chunk of Nissan vehicle users are those who were born between 1946 and 1964. Nissan Motor Company sees it important that its cars or sport utility vehicles are comfortable enough to accommodate these baby boomers, thus the Japanese automaker incorporates a special “elderly suit” during research and design of its dedicated engineers.
To effectively [...]
Rarely discussed in the mainstream media is the growing problem of alcoholism amongst elderly members of our population. More and more, older Americans are finding themselves with an alcohol addiction problem. And the saddest thing about it is that often times, there’s nobody there to notice.
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Anemia in the elderly has been properly defined as the silent epidemic, representing 3 million people in the United States aged 65 years and older. Incidence and prevalence of this condition increase with age. It differs in its etiology, pathogenesis and treatment from anemia in children and younger adults. Anemia is associated with reduced survival, increased risk of functional dependence and hospitalization, increased risk of congestive heart failure and stage renal disease and cognitive disorders. Approximately 70% of anemia in older individuals is reversible.Language: English - 753 pages -Format: PDFPublisher: Springer; 1 edition (September 10, 2007)Anemia in the elderly at Amazon.comDownload
It's true that the entire gadget craze is aimed at making us lazy, but it's better to go with the pretense that they make life more simple! At least my hubby would agree with this theory, and so would many others in this world. You have to admit that some of these design innovations are not the same for all. What might be a lame device for someone, could actually be a blessing for someone else. And this Lazy Teapot seems to fit the bill! It's a classic teapot that relieves you of that cumbersome and backbreaking chore of actually picking up a teapot and pouring its contents into a cup. And there's a little more! (img source)Designed by Lotte Alpert, this concept is both stylish, elegant, and could actually come in handy. Most of the cool gadgets simply sell on a style appeal, and the few t
Modern medicine is improving and allowing people to live longer. This has increased the number of people who need care at the dusk of their lives. Baby boomers are a huge generation in terms of their numbers. My father is one of them, and I am not looking forward to the time when we will [...]
Our cats become a part of the family over time. But unlike humans, who are considered elderly at 60 or 65, cats are considered "senior citizens" at the ripe old age of 10. It is important to understand the proper care of cats at all stages of life. A kitten cannot be fed, groomed, medicated, and treated the same way as an elderly cat. Here is a guide to proper Elderly Cat Care. Feeding Time Most pet supply stores sell specially formulated cat foods that are designed to provide proper health and nutrition to elderly cats. Some formulas assist with proper digestion, since this can often be a problem with older cats. Senior cats cannot assimilate their food in their digestive tracts in the same way that they did when they were youngsters. Older cats can also have problems with their teeth tha
Scam artists are the best salesmen in the world. Their first objective is to enter your life, befriend you and gain your trust. Some go as far as meeting you in churches, as I may mention it in a future post, and gain so much of your friendship and trust that you almost begin to think [...]
When I think back to my geriatrics classes in medical school, I can vividly recall the lectures by one of the most charistmatic teachers at my university. He was a geriatrician and an associate clinical professor at my medical school He had a concept that he called, “the giants of geriatrics.” What the “giants of [...]
By: Deon Melchior People often get their priorities wrong in society today. So concerned are the majority with material objects, they often neglect their own health. Unfortunately this a sad consequence of the materialistic world in which we live. However, there are some exceptions and we should all take pride in that. If you care for another individual in any way then you are obviously one of those special people. Caring for a relative can be extremely rewarding and enhance your life significantly. However, it can also bring a significant amount of worry and stress, especially if the individual in question is elderly and infirm. There are many elements of life to consider for the individual that you care for that we often take for granted in our own lives. Health is indeed one of them, and perhaps the most important consideration of all. Here is your quick guide to safeguarding the health of elderly relatives under your care.DIET- It is extremely important that you make sure that elde
A young boy and his grandfather went fishing one afternoon, after a couple of hours of fishing, the grandfather opened a can of beer, the grandson noticed and asked, "Grandpa, can I have a sip of your beer?" His grandfather looked at him and said, "Grandson, Is your penis long enough to touch your ass?" The grandson replied, "NO!""Then you’re not old enough.", said the grandfather.A couple of more hours went by, and the grandfather lit a cigarette. Again the grandson noticed and asked, "Grandpa, can I have a cigarette"? The grandfather replied, "Is your penis long enough to touch your asshole?" Again the grandson replied, "NO!""Well you’re not big enough to smoke yet.", said the grandfather.About an hour had passed and it began to get late, so the grandfather decided to pack it up and head for home.On their way home they stopped at a store, grandpa bought two lottery tickets and gave his grandson one. Grandpa scratched his off, but didn’t win anything, The grandson scratched his
A man decided to have a face lift for his birthday. He spends $5,000 and feels really good about the result. On his way home he stops at a newsstand and buys a paper. Before leaving he says to the sales clerk, "I hope you don't mind me asking, but how old do you think I am?" "About 35," was the reply. "I'm actually 47," the man says happily. A little while later he goes to McDonald's for lunch and asks the order taker the same question, to which the reply is, "I'd guess that you're 29?" "Nope, I am actually 47." He's starting to feel really good about himself. While standing at the bus stop he asks an old woman the same question. She replies, "I am 85 years old and my eyesight is going. But when I was young there was a sure way of telling a man's age. If I put my hand down your pants and play with your penis for ten minutes I will be able to tell your exact age." As there was no one else around the man thought what the hell and let her slip her hand down his pants. Ten minutes l
Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turned to the other and said: "Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?"Slim said, "I feel j ust like a newborn baby.""Really? Like a newborn baby?""Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants."
Victims lose money and risk identity theftMany seniors seek help preparing their state and federal tax returns, especially if that assistance costs little or no money and comes with the promise of a refund. But law enforcement officials warn that scammers are exploitiing that vulnerability and seniors nationwide are falling for it.The Social Security Administration reports scam artists are approaching seniors across the country and offering to prepare tax returns for Social Security recipients.The victim is instructed to get a 1099 statement for the last three years from Social Security. The SSA has no choice except to provide this information to beneficiaries, although they have been warning anyone who requests this information about the scam.Link to complete story: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/irs_scam.html~Sandy G.
To the Asian,we value our elderly members of our community.Why is that so?Because we believe that without them,we would not be living in the beautiful environment that our elders had built in the past.In fact,we treat our elders like treasure.Handling them with care and concern.So if you are an elderly person or you know of someone elderly who you wants to enjoy the golden years of your life,It
This was the motion (i.e. the proposition - the thing that is to be debated on) for the octofinals of the National Debate Championship. It’s quite interesting and very relevant regardless of which country you set it. In the United States, the Baby Boomer generation is aging and they will need to be taken cared of some way. We’re all quite aware that not all families in the US observe the same level of family ties that we in the Philippines are accustomed to. I know it’s a gross understatement, but in a society wherein divorce is an everyday fact of life and where it is not uncommon for children to move out to exercise their right to emancipation, the parents are usually left by wayside. If the parents are lucky, their children will probably visit them during Thanksgiving or Christmas, but as far as actual cohabitation and geriatric care is concerned, it’s a vast gray area.
The medical care field was fast to anticipate this problem of course. The past decade ha
“Older people complain more about their sleep; they just do,” said Dr. Michael Vitiello, a sleep researcher who is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington.
And for years, sleep scientists thought they knew what was going on: sleep starts to deteriorate in late middle age and steadily erodes from then on. It seemed so obvious that few thought to question the prevailing wisdom.
Now, though, new research is leading many to change their minds. To researchers’ great surprise, it turns out that sleep does not change much from age 60 on. And poor sleep, it turns out, is not because of aging itself, but mostly because of illnesses or the medications used to treat them.Sources:New York Times October 23, 2007
By: Gaetane RossHealthy eating and nutrition for the elderly is greatly impacted by several factors, one of them being a change in body composition. During the later years in life, the body will lose bone and muscle and gain fat because the hormones aren't very active anymore.There are many factors which hinder an elderly person's health. The information below will help you to lead a healthy life - no matter how old you may be.WaterWater in the body decreases with age, so many older folks will become dehydrated very easily. Sometimes they won't feel thirsty, while other times it's too much work to pour a glass a water. With this in mind, it's recommended that they drink at least 1 ounce of water for every 2.2 pounds of weight.ProteinAt this stage in life, protein is very important. Protein is needed to support a healthy immune system and prevent the wasting of muscle. Since energy needs are less, older folks should eat high quality protein such as eggs, lean meats, poultry,and fis
Some families are now opting to bring the elderly in their homes rather than consigning them in the home for the aged. But before you can do this, your house must be remodeled to fit the accommodation needs of the elderly. The changes will include:
Remodel your house so that you can live on the ground floor if necessary.
Doorways should be widen to allow passage of wheelchairs.
Entry should be as level to the ground as possible. You can refer to the local building code for this.
Bathroom remodeling should include installation of grab bars.
Storage should be within 20 to 40 inches above the floor with a maximum depth of 20 inches.
Drawers are more preferable than cupboards.
Replace all door handles with levels.
Hard flooring and low pile carpets are more preferable.
Electrical outlets should be higher than usual and switches lower.
Install a shelf outside the front door so you can put down packages while searching for keys.
Vinyl sidings are recommended for its low maintenance and no p
By: Alice EndySummer heat waves pose a very real danger to the eldely. Normally, our body controls and regulates elevated temperature by allowing heat loss through the skin and by evaporation. As we age, our ability to control the body's temperature is diminished. Aging causes a decrease in the body's ability to adjust to heat and to sense temperature extremes.The elderly are more susceptible to heat relateddisorders and react to sudden changes in temperaturesby loosing the ability to cool down.Those with the following chronic health conditionsare at greater risk: Heart Disease,Kidney Disease, Lung Disease,Obesity,and Diabetes.Certain medications interfere with the body's ability to control temperature. Medications can inhibit the ability to perspire or may increase electrolyte loss.Heat Wave: Temperatures greater than 90 degrees for more than 48 hours and humidity of 80% or greater.Heat Cramps: Muscle pain and cramps caused by loss of water and salt from over exertion. This conditi
By: Johnny JenkinsMartin was an 80 year old citizen of North Dakota. He had relatives who lived far away and were only able to visit periodically. Although he is up in age, he still does all the things he needs to live from day to day. With a little help from his neighbors he gets along just fine. He is living where he wants to live, and around people who check on him from time to time.The weather was brutal in the winter months so he did not get out much. There is too much uncertainty for a man of his age to be wandering around outside. One day while sitting at home alone, there came a knock at the door. Its was a fairly young guy with a clean demeanor.He said he was from the Gas Company and was sent out to warn residents of a gas leak from the construction around the street. Martin was well aware of the construction around the street so he did not think twice and opened the door. At that moment, the guy forced his way inside by shoving Martin back He locked the door and proceeded to
There was an elderly St. Lucian man who wanted to make his younger wife pregnant. So, he went to the doctor to have a sperm count done.The doctor told him to take a specimen cup home, fill it, and bring it back the next day.The elderly man came back the next day and the specimen cup was empty and the lid was on it.Doctor: What was the problem?Elderly man: Well, you I tried with my right hand...nothing. So, i tried with my left hand...nothing.My wife tried with her right hand...nothing. Her left hand...nothing. Her mouth...nothing.Then my wife's friend tried. Right hand, left hand, mouth...still nothing.Doctor: Wait a minute. You mean your wife's friend too?!Elderly man: Yeah, and we still couldn't get the lid off of the specimen cup.
Two elderly Jamaican gentlemen, who had been without sex for several years, decided they needed to visit a whore house.When they arrived at the house, the Madam took one look at them and decided she wasn't going to waste any of her girls on these two old men. So she used "blow-up" dolls instead.She put a doll in each man's room and left them to their business. After the two men were finished, they started for home and got to talking.The first man said, "I think the girl I had was dead. She never moved, talked or groaned.How was it for you?"The second man replied, "I think mine was a witch."The first man asked, "How's that?" "Well," said the second man, "when I nibbled on her breast, she farted and flew out the window!"
89-year-old Washington resident, George Schneider, accompanied his son on a 26-ballpark trip this season to complete their goal of attending all 30 major league venues. The goal was simple enough...visit the remaining parks they have not yet experienced, and ingest at least one hot dog and beer from each. Mission fulfilled. However, don't ask George for any type of ballpark reviews because it's all pretty much the same shit to him."They all taste the same, and the beer ain't much different either," George said of ballpark fare.The ballpark seats all had about the same level of comfort, and the bathrooms were all about the same. "The one [bathroom] in Florida [Tampa Bay], that was a bad one," George said.So there ya have it. A lifelong baseball fan finally takes the opportunity to sample the sites of America's Pastime and all it did was pretty much confirm what he had already believed to be true. His hometown Safeco Field is the best there is and Tampa's Tropicana Field blows."It'
The Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition showcases the latest rehabilitation products and services. It is an event directed to end users and specialist professionals that seek solutions and equipment to help with the accessibility of old and disable people.
Japan has a lot of old people, as a percentage of population they have the most in the world, so they are always looking at ways to help solve the problem. There were quite a few products on display such as Kanagawa Institute of Technologys power assisted suit and Tokyo University of Sciences "muscle suit".
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We find many types of insurance like health insurance, car insurance, home insurance and so on. But we are not of any organization that provides travel insurance for the elderly people especially for those who are suffering serious health problems. Now you have to complain for that service as cover my travels is in the act to provide such assistance. So whenever you or any of your elders are on for travel and you are not sure that what circumstances could arise then simply avail your travel insurance from cover my travel. Getting travel insurance for the elderly people has plenty of benefits. Cover my travel assist you emergency medical service within 24 hours, other than medical services they also assist in case you have lost your personal belongings, in case you have lost passports and cash , in case if you have missed you flights and at many other important situations they are with you always all the time. You feel secure and happy when cover my travels is with you. There are d
So they have been saying this for years now and nothing really improves. This was the original in raising concerns on the Midlands Hospitals - Sunday Times 2nd April 2000. At the time of course, the GMC had other ideas about their whistleblower. Then they did get a kick in the teeth for it. It was a bit embarrassing for the GMC to actually find that their whistleblower was right. How inconvenient. Of course, I should spend the next ten years rubbing their noses in it. I will do in the forthcoming book The Discreet Inquiry. So the same Midlands hospitals who vowed to improve matters 7 years ago are saying it again in the article here. Of course, nothing improves - not really ! Infact, it has worsened since the year 2000. These are all the google stories.
The mortality benefits of giving elderly people the flu vaccine have been vastly overstated, according to a Review published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, October edition. Vaccinating people over 65 against influenza in developed countries is aimed at reducing the flu mortality burden. Dr Lone Simonsen, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA and team say that vaccinating no-so-frail elderly people more frequently than their frail peers, plus the use of non-specific endpoints, such as all-cause mortality, are the reasons for this exaggeration.
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The problem of 47 million Americans not having insurance has been widely quoted, and Families USA has looked more specifically at adults under the age of 65. Those over 65 (as well as the disabled) qualify for Medicare, and other programs such as the endangered Children’s Health Insurance Program cover many children. Families USA found that among non-elderly adults “more than one out of three people under age 65—approximately 89.6 million Americans—were uninsured at some point during 2006–2007.”
Conservatives who oppose any action on health care often argue that these numbers are not realistic indicators of the problem as they include those who were uninsured at any time during the year. Families USA demonstrates that this is a serious problem as “nearly two-thirds were uninsured for six months or more and over half were uninsured for nine months or longer.”
Various drugs taken by the elderly can interact dangerously. Some drugs use the same metabolic pathway and, thus, compete with one another, which can result in hazardous blood levels of one or more drugs. Some drugs cause effects like dehydration that reduce kidney function and the ability to eliminate drug metabolites. The combined effects of some drugs can be more potent than the prescriber intended.
New York Times September 18, 2007
Faced with a seismic shift of 14 million baby boomers into the country's dependent elderly population by 2025, Thai society and its economy risk being ripped apart. The impact of the spiralling number of aged and dependent on Thai society will undoubtedly be violent but problems may be avoided if the public and private sectors work together.
It is now possible to make dramatic progress in altering the aging process. Convincing clinical and laboratory studies indicate that the aging process in humans and animals can be either slowed down or reversed; partial starvation has prolonged the lives of experimental animals; a combination of l-acetylcarnitine and alpha lipoic acid reverted very old rats to middle-age status; the use of
Not only do raised garden beds look esthetically pleasing, they are perfect for older or disabled gardeners as well as for anyone who dislike doing a lot of hard-on-the-back bending.Raised beds should be sufficiently wide enough to comfortably reaching the middle from either side easy, especially if you plan to grow vegetables or flowers for cutting or harvesting. It is a good idea to leave a path between beds that is wide enough for your wheelbarrow or wheelchair to move freely through.Your raised garden bed should also be at height that is suitable for you to stand or sit next too. If you can not stand for long periods then it is a good idea to have the beds at a height that you can sit next too but still be able to reach into the middle of the garden bed. You may even be able to incorporate the edge of the garden bed into a seat, so that you can sit on the garden bed as you work.Once you have settled on the desired sizes for your raised garden beds, buy the timber necessary for rais
TRACI L. WEISENBACH, The Huron Daily TribuneWhen most people think of abuse, physical abuse is often the first thing to come to mind. However, there is another kind of abuse that isn’t as easy to see, but it can be just as devastating for the victim.Perhaps some of the worst aspects of this kind of abuse are that it often goes undetected — and it is happening at an alarming rate across the nation to a very vulnerable portion of the population: the elderly.This abuse is called financial exploitation. Unfortunately, it’s the most admirable characteristics of the elderly that make them prime targets for this exploitation.According to information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation website, older Americans are most likely to have a nest egg. They’ve been saving for years so they can enjoy life in retirement. They own homes and usually have great credit. According to Consumers Digest, about 70 percent of all funds deposited in financial institutions are controlled by people age
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) has advantages over early thrombolysis in the treatment of middle-aged patients with acute myocardial infarction. Now a US study has shown some benefit from PTCA in older patients.
Of over 80 000 patients (mean age 73) who arrived at hospital within 12 hours of symptom onset and did not have cardiogenic [...]
While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside Restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman unknowingly left her glasses on the table and she didn't miss them until after they had been driving about 20 minutes. By then, to add to the aggravation, they had to travel quite a distance before they could find a place to turn around in order to return to the restaurant to retrieve her glasses. All the way back, the elderly husband became the classic grouchy old man. He fussed and complained and scolded his wife relentlessly during the entire return drive. The more he scolded her, the more agitated he became. He just wouldn't let up one minute. To her relief, they finally arrived at the restaurant
Auburn,California - An Auburn man was arrested Wednesday, while incarcerated in Placer County Jail on other charges, for suspicion of elder abuse and grand theft. Officials believe there may be more victims.Robert Henning, 56, had operated National Medical Services on Shale Ridge Lane in North Auburn, with his wife, Elizabeth Henning. Authorities contend that he was selling medical equipment, including motorized scooters, accepting payment for the products, but not delivering them. Detective Jim Hudson, of the Placer County Sheriff's Department, said three victims have come forward thus far saying they ordered motorized scooters and have been defrauded."Based on our investigation, we believe there are more victims regarding fraudulent sales tactics by Mr. Henning," Hudson said Wednesday. Helen Bale of Auburn is one of Henning's alleged victims. "I am handicapped and have been using a hand-propelled walker," she said. "I'm now 86 years old and it was getting to be a bit of a chore -
Marathon, Florida Keys-A 25-year-old Marathon man, accused of hitting an elderly man in the head with a bottle and punching a deputy in the face, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday afternoon.Anthony Natta was charged with aggravated battery on an elderly person for allegedly hitting a 73-year-old man in the head with a bottle, cutting him over his left eye, on Aug. 3. 2007Abridged >>
By William Presecky of the Chicago Tribune bpresecky@tribune.comKane County State's Atty. John Barsanti said Tuesday he wants a fully funded advocacy center dedicated to elder abuse and exploitation.Barsanti said he wants the ellder abuse office to operate like the county's child advocacy center, which is funded by the County Board."I see so many parallels between the two. It seems we are somewhat underreacting to the [needs of the] elderly," Barsanti said Tuesday during a monthly briefing in St. Charles.Barsanti said he envisions the county office center coordinated with the state agency that investigates elder abuse.Barsanti said he would want an experienced investigator to lead the unit, but without additional money, he is looking for that person in-house.
1) Deep Fried FoodOld people do not have a very good digestive system and deep fried food is hard to digest. The energy level in deep fried food is also very high as a result, it can caused obesity for old people do not have very high metabolism . It can also affect the brain and bone development and will increase the risk of Cancer.2) Grilled FoodElderly usually do not have a very strong immune system and in process of cooking , it produces substance that increase the risk of cancer and this is especially not healthy for elderly.3) Processed FoodProceed food may taste nice but its vitamins value is not very high. Long Term eating these range of food may caused intestine problem for elderly.4) Soya SoyToo much of soya soy is not healthy for the arteries and vein of the heart.5) Icy DrinkIcy drink will slow down the production of enzyme in the stomach. As a result, it increase the risk of stomach related problem for elderly. Elderly should avoid these at all cost.6) Sweet StuffThis is p
An elderly couple in their 80's were about to get married. She said, “I want to keep my house.” He said, “That's fine with me.”She said, “And I want to keep my Cadillac.” He said, “That's fine with me.” She said, “And I want to have sex 6 times a week.” He said, “That's fine with me. Put me down for Fridays.”
The letter below is from PHNO Forum coming from Rodolfo D. Aniceto a 72 years old man together with his wife in a wheelchair for a recent cataract operation claims to have been subjected to elder abuse by PAL staffers. Upon checking Technorati I saw that Rudy Aniceto has a blog which will not stop me from airing his complaint here.... as they say the more the merrier. If anyone out there has
New ZelandThe plan was issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Health as part of the final phase of a violence intervention programme. GreyPower says the guidelines rely too heavily on detection within the public health system.It says nothing will change until there's a different attitude towards elderly people. Abridged >>
MANCHESTER – A local contractor was convicted of scamming a 72-year-old Manchester man of $4,000 and failing to re-roof his house as promised, Attorney General Kelly Ayotte announced yesterday.After a trial in Hillsborough County Superior Court, the state found George Sideris of Manchester committed an unfair or deceptive business act or practice in violation of the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act, Ayotte said.The Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit of the Attorney General's office reported that Sideris took the $4,000 as a deposit to buy building materials for the job, then failed to perform the work and never returned the money despite the man's repeated requests to do so.The victim alleged during testimony at trial that Sideris used "pressure tactics, false promises and outright lies" to induce him to enter into an agreement, according to the Attorney General's office.The prosecution introduced evidence at the trial that Sideris never obtained a building permit to
U.K. AT THE last census, 15,258 people out of the 80,287 living in the district were above the age of 65, which works out as 19 per cent of the population.However,both the county council and charity Help the Aged say that the true figure is likely to be much higher because there are still ongoing investigations and because a large amount of abuse goes unreported.Lizzie Jeans, the manager for Help the Aged's elder abuse campaign, said: "More often than not older people will not report abuse or maynot even recognise that they are being abused."Many elderly people have low self-esteem and think of themselves as a burden, so when people are being abusive,they often think that they deserve it."Recent research that we have carried out suggests that on anational level there maybe 500,000 cases of elder abuse that have gone unreported."The statistics reveal, quite shockingly, that family members were the main source of abuse....Of the other cases, four were committed by care home workers, on
The elderly in our communities who rely on home care often are at risk of abuse, financial exploitation and theft.What's worse is in most cases the people committing these crimes against the elderly are not strangers, but in fact friends, neighbors and family members.Mary Alice Rountree, Caddo Council on Aging director, said much of the abuse is coming from the children and grandchildren."They're the ones who are stealing from them," she said.According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, 1 million to 2 million Americans 65 and older have been injured, exploited or otherwise mistreated by someone they depended on for care or protection.Most times elderly residents become so dependent on others they don't realize they are being victimized until it's too late and all of their finances are gone.So it's up to others to keep a watchful eye out for the elderly.And education is a start.Partnering with agencies to educate the elderly on how to protect themselves from exploitation willre
With more aging Americans calling California home than any other state in the nation, California Governor Schwarzenegger today signed legislation to help protect elders from fraud and abuse.“Public safety is government’s primary responsibility. We must do whatever possible to prevent unscrupulous individuals from taking advantage of older Californians. These new bills will help strengthen laws to protect aging Californians and ensure families can seek justice if their loved one is a victim of abuse,” said Gov. Schwarzenegger.The bills signed today are:SB 183 by Senator Ellen Corbett (D-San Leandro) - Elderly and dependent adults: civil actions. This measure allows heirs to continue legal action after the death of an elder or dependent adult.SB 611 by Senator Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) - Financial abuse of elder and dependent adults. This bill gives judges additional tools to provide restitution to elders and dependent adults who are victims of financial abuse.Last year, Gov
A woman convicted of elder abuse is headed for jail. Story by Doug FritzFAYETTEVILLE -- Jewell Parsons was sentenced Tuesday by Judge John Hatcher in Fayette County on elder abuse charges. Parsons will serve 7 to seven years in prison and will pay a $1,000 fine. Last month, she was found guilty on charges of intentional neglect, misappropriation or misuse of funds of an elderly person and embezzlement. Those charges stem from the death inn 2005 of a 68-year-old woman Parsons was caring for. The Fayette County prosecutor said Hatcher spoke for 45 minutes during the sentencing. ---------------------------------------Anonymous said... In some cases... this is a media frenzy that doesn't relate the truth at all. Mrs. Parsons was convicted of crimes that she did not commit. When your entire family and the family of the victim stand up and say that the victim was a recluse who refused treatment, hated doctors and just wanted to be left alone, how can you be held responsible? I read the tra
Illinois ..Please read this letter. It describes the fearsome existence that many of our elderly neighbors endure every day. They are the victims of financial exploitation, neglect and physical or emotional abuse.These frightened elders, from all walks of life, all races and ethnic groups, live in your neighborhood. But they cannot help themselves. They are afraid to speak out because the abuser is often a member of their own family or a caregiver upon whom they depend.They fear retribution, lack of care, embarrassment and institutionalization.This is not a pleasant topic. Elder abuse is a scar on our vision of a compassionate society. But, please, do not stop reading.There is something you can do; something you must do.Illinois law protects and supports victims, and it gets tough with those who act criminally.So if you suspect elder abuse, please report your suspicions, anonymously or not, to the Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-866-800-1409 (Voice) or 1-888-206-1327 (TTY).The trage
Santa Ana,California, A woman who befriended a Rohnert Park family was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison this morning for robbing and beating the family's 79-year-old grandfather in his home last month.The victim, Jack Smuck, told Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Rene Chouteau the attack in his bedroom on June 1 by Chrisdee Lynn Burk "was like a bat that leaped on me, a black shadowy form" and he said he fought Burk for 25 minutes before he gave up. He suffered fractured eye sockets and a cheekbone and cuts on his arms.Burk, 30, who once dated Smuck's grandson, hit Smuck in the head, tied him up, put a blanket over his head, stole jewelry and fled in Smuck's 2007 Buick. She was arrested at a motel in Santa Rosa after she collided the Buick with a parked car. Her boyfriend Kelvin Vigil, 41, of Rohnert Park was arrested for possession of stolen property - Smuck's watch.Smuck, his son James and his granddaughter told Chouteau they gave Burk an opportunity to turn her life arou
