GLOSSARY & DEFINITIONS – Caring for the Elderly

Depression in Older Adults
For many older adults, maintaining an optimistic attitude may be difficult, as losses abound. Loss of health, loss of recognition, or loss of loved ones may bring feelings of sadness. Click here for entire article

Hip Replacement Rehabilitation After Surgery
Right after surgery the range of motion that is safe for your new hip is limited. Your hip will need special care until you have completely healed. Click here for entire article...

Avoiding Life-Threatening Falls
Taking a fall is always traumatic for adults, but for seniors it can actually be life threatening. A bad fall often means broken bones, a lengthy hospital stay and rehabilitation. Click here for entire article...

What is Dementia?
Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast Dementia progresses depends on the individual. Each person is unique and will experience Dementia in their own way. Click here for entire article...

How to Talk With Your Loved Ones
Sometimes sharing your personal concerns and values, spiritual beliefs, or views about what makes life worth living can be as helpful as talking about specific treatments and circumstances. Click here for entire article...

Ten Minutes With The Doctor
Here is a statistic that we hear from time to time: After the doctor asks what brought you to the office, he or she waits an average of 17 seconds before interrupting. Here are some other tips to help you prepare for that 10-minute visit with the doctor. Click here for entire article...