When faced with issues that they could previously handle on their own, seniors frequently go through five stages: independence, interdependence, dependency, crisis management, and end of life. Independent and self-sufficient…
Experience the frustration of losing or forgetting your keys? It happens to everyone. But for older individuals, persistent forgetfulness could be a warning sign of something more serious. Some seniors…
Any outcome of hospitalization apart from returning home can be incredibly distressing for elderly patients, carrying with it feelings of unease and apprehension. Research indicates that the most critical period…
In this article, we discuss what to expect throughout the hospital discharge process and underline the importance of retaining elders' dignity as a means of truly providing the best long-term…
I am Patty Hanson, managing director and co-owner of IKOR of Western Pennsylvania. I am also an experienced professional counselor and aging life care specialist. I developed a line of…