Creating Collages with Elders Living with Dementia
Our guest blogger is AGE-u-cate Master Trainer, Sue Wilson, LMSW, CADDCT, CDP - 360 Elder Solutions (www.360eldersolutions.com)
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The Driving Dilemma - Why It is Everyone's Business
According the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, seniors age 80 and older have the highest rate of fatal crashes per mile driven - even high than for teens. As our aging population rapidly increases, the driving dilemma is most certainly everyone's business and a problem that must be addressed at many levels.
Increased Risks for Hospital Patients with Dementia
About one fourth of older hospital patients have dementia. These patients are at an outstandingly higher risk than other patients for:
Collaboration - Producing Creative Solutions in Senior Care
Our hyper competitive, profit driven business world often scoffs at the idea of collaboration. I supposed I'm naive, but I want to think that those in senior care are more passionate and compassionate about working with others for the greater good. I still believe this is true for most of us. Working well with others almost always comes back to us ten fold. This is true in life and business.
Why Elder Abuse is a Public Health Crisis and Growing Worse
Elder Abuse is a serious problem that needs more attention from lawmakers, public agencies, senior care providers, faith communities and the general public.
AAHHHH..... To Sleep Like a Baby Again. Is it Possible?
I know I'm not the only one munching on graham crackers and milk in the wee hours. For those of you who sleep like a baby and wake up refreshed and energized... well let's just say the rest of us are green with envy.
