Although most people prefer to remain in the familiar surroundings of their own homes, home can be a hazardous place for an older person to live. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over 12,000 older adults die from falls at home each year and more than 1.6 million people over 65 need emergency medical treatment for fall-related injuries.
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Sometimes it just feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. You set out to answer some e-mails in the morning and all of the sudden it’s lunchtime and you haven’t gotten to any of the items on your to-do list. It feels even more hectic for those of us who are juggling jobs, kids, homes, and caregiving for our loved ones. Is there any way to find more time?
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Mental health conditions in elderly people are not always a result of genetics or of aging. Some people tend to think that all of the mental problems in old age are caused by growing old but the truth is that a number of lifestyle factors contribute towards the mental health of all people—young and old alike. Here are 5 of those factors which can affect our seniors’ mental health.
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