Prevent Elder Abuse! It’s Widespread, Yet Under-Reported! Elder Abuse Is Real I am writing this article today with a lot of emotion. Why? Because I know, firsthand, that elder abuse is real. This happened to a family member. If you have an elder family member, neighbor, or friend, know that they can be silent victims […]
Have you ever noticed how elderly people seem to get thinner as they age? They may also experience the opposite, where they gain weight, but it is not in a good way. One of the biggest reasons for this is a lack of adequate nutrition. Among the elderly population, there are several reasons for this, […]
Study Review Finds Massage Therapy In Older People Promotes Well-Being, Care In Residential Care Settings
The full abstract is titled Massage, a complementary therapy effectively promoting the health and well-being of older people in residential care settings: a review of the literature This study was a review of fourteen studies of massage therapy provided to elderly residents in residential care settings. Presumably, this means primarily nursing homes, but there […]