The loss of a husband. The death of a sister. Taking in an elderly mother with dementia. This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon, who has dedicated her professional life to helping older adults.
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Geriatrician Learns Emotional & Physical Toll Of Family Care
Posted on 19 May 2021.
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Poll: Government Should Help Americans Age At Home
Posted on 05 May 2021.
A majority of Americans agree that government should help people fulfill a widely held aspiration to age in their own homes, not institutional settings, a new poll finds.
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Older Loved Ones Need Extra Care During The Pandemic
Posted on 23 January 2021.
Mask orders. Constant cleaning. Quarantine. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how many older people live.
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Nursing Homes: Vaccine Pitch To Residents Challenging
Posted on 18 December 2020.
Imagine this: Your elderly mother, who has dementia, is in a nursing home and COVID-19 vaccines are due to arrive in a week or two.
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Caregiver Self-Care: Tips To Help Address Emotional Health
Posted on 21 September 2020.
Caregiving for a loved one can put a strain on even the most resilient people. Add in the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has the potential to feel challenging.
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New Dental Treatment Helps Fill Cavities & Insurance Gaps for Elderly
Posted on 16 September 2020.
Dental hygienist Jennifer Geiselhofer often cleans the teeth of senior patients who can’t easily get to a dentist’s office.
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