Posted on June 3rd, 2010 by Carmen Wyttenbach
Contrary to preconceived assumptions, residents of a skilled nursing unit have been rather candid and happy to share their personal experiences about sexuality issues within the group. No topic has been off limits. The group members enjoy comparing and contrasting respective experiences and views with each other and with us. Starting with the very first session, the group members shared very personal stories of unfaithful husbands, the pain of divorce, miscarriages, and looking for, but not often finding, love in the skilled nursing facility.
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Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Gayle Shier
While America tunes in to A&E for an hour on Monday evening, an estimated 2 million Americans cannot escape hoarding by simply turning off their televisions. What effect does A&E?s Hoarders have on the nation?s perception of this professionally recognized compulsive disorder? Does it fight the stigma of hoarding, or does it sensationalize it into a source of entertainment?
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Posted on March 3rd, 2010 by Alixandra Burns
Talking to families and clients about the possibility of death and hospice services is an extremely delicate matter. Making a referral to hospice can be done well when one understands the nuances involved. Older adults will benefit from a knowledgeable health care advocate at a time of great difficulty.
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Posted on February 18th, 2010 by Bridget Murtha
Despite the barriers facing seniors who want to age in place, many seniors
prefer not to give up the independence and privacy of their own homes.
According to AARP, 82% of people want to remain in the comfort and
familiarity of their own homes as opposed to an institutional setting.
For seniors dealing with chronic health conditions who want to age in
place, in-home care serves as a valuable resource.
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