Dehydration is a common problem that the elderly face, in part because they may have a limited ability to get food and water on their own. Someone who lives in a nursing home, for instance, may count on the caretakers to bring them what they need. Even in its mildest...
Learning that your senior loved one has suffered neglect or physical elder abuse is enough to make you feel terrible in many ways. Most people suffer from overwhelming guilt and feel like they failed to protect a vulnerable family member. Only those that harmed your...
You may feel relieved when your loved one moves into a nursing home. Now you and other family members don't have to constantly check in on them to ensure their safety. Older adults living alone can become victims of crime. They could fall and go days before anyone...
