Category archives: Senior Isolation
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2 years ago
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Health Affairs estimates that 4 million older adults can only leave their homes with assistance, making accessing care challenging.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.3 million Americans receive care in nursing homes. According to A Place For Mom, more than 810,000 ... [read more]
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2 years ago
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Using survey data from more than 8,000 adults aged 65 and older, researchers have identified eight social factors that may lead to early death in older adults.
As part of the study, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco, developed a to... [read more]
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4 years ago
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All older Americans are vulnerable to financial abuse, but there are certain circumstances that make someone more likely to be scammed. An online survey can help older adults (or their caregivers) assess their risk of being exploited based on how they make financial decisions.
It is hard to a... [read more]
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6 years ago
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We're often asked by clients how they can protect themselves, or their aging loved ones, from potential abuse or exploitation as they continue to age and become more vulnerable.
Our answer is that it is important to work with an Elder Law Attorney to make sure that essential Estate Planning docum... [read more]
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8 years ago
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A serious challenge affecting many seniors is overcoming isolation.
After retirement, with children grown and often living and working in other areas, and sometimes due to health issues, it is easy for seniors to become lonely and isolated. Many times, seniors loose support and social interac... [read more]
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