We are burdened by an enormous emotional and financial baggage for being silenced by our society’s taboo against talking about death and dying. Both individually and as a society. There is awareness in other societies that educate their members...
From the time we learn to walk, we learn to let go of what is recognized territory for us and try for a potentially greater reward. It can be scary too to take steps further away from near ones...
The loss of a loved one can cause a major emotional crisis; it is probably the most stress-inducing experience in life. In our hearts, we all know that death is a part of life. In fact, death gives meaning...
Retirement usually coincides with the start of the natural decline in brainpower and the switch from busy work life to the slower pace of old age can leave a void needing to be filled with tasks that are mentally...
Elderly people living alone face numerous drawbacks ranging from their safety, well being and health to their psychological stability. Due to aging elderly people are at higher risk of falling down and hurting themselves. Loneliness, depression and memory loss...
Modern medicines have contributed to longer life spans, improved health and better quality of life. Medications are the most common treatment for many diseases and conditions seen in older people and persons with chronic diseases and disabilities. Medicines now...
The concept and perception of pain is very complex and multifaceted. The study of pain has educated us a great deal about all aspects of the neurophysiology of pain and how the brain transfers and processes pain signals from...
The changes that transpire with aging can lead to problems with a person’s capacity to move around, or mobility. Mobility problems may be shakiness while walking, difficulty sitting on or getting up from a chair, or falls. Muscle weakness,...
“The human heart, at whatever age, opens to the heart that opens in return…” – Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) A few years ago the Bafta-nominated screenplay writer and novelist Deborah Moggach fell in love. The fact she was 62 (her...
There are some circumstances like stroke, paralysis of limbs and head injury when a patient might remain immobile and bed-ridden for weeks. Such patients require stable care to evade the formation of bed sores (ulcers over back and hip...