When we read the public media, it appears that elder abuse and neglect usually occurs in institutional settings. However, statistics and reality do not support this belief. In fact, the National Council on Aging estimates that 1 in 10 individuals...
Merriam-Webster says that an advocate is someone who supports a cause. In the case of caring for a senior, what does that mean? It means coordinating the medical, legal and financial issues that come with the changes in health and life.
Healthcare...
As with all things in the medical field, we use sophisticated words that may be confusing and nonsensical to our patients. One of those terms is orthostatic hypotension, which means postural low blood pressure.
While many people have high blood...