Why Frailty Isn’t Inevitable and How to Prevent It
We have all seen older adults who appear so fragile that a strong gust of wind might knock them over. They are often exceedingly…
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Senior Home Safety: Keeping Your Pet While You Age in Place
Though they cannot speak a word, pets can communicate volumes to their owners. They express unconditional loyalty, love, curiosity, and energy. They demonstrate every…
Delirium Isn’t ‘Just Part of Getting Older’
As many as half of hospital patients age 65 and older develop delirium. Once thought of as something ordinary — something that “just happens” to…
How to Have More Fun Caregiving for a Senior Loved One
If you are a family caregiver for a senior loved one, the concept of “fun” may be the furthest thing from your mind. You…
What to Say to Someone in Hospice Care
Someone once said, “social work is the art of listening and the science of hope.” Bethesda Hospice Care social workers Allison Givens and Laurel Willis…