Dementia is the medical term used to describe the decline of reasoning, memory and other mental abilities of individuals. These usually impair a person’s ability to do everyday activities such as driving, household chores and even personal care such as feeding and bathing. Dementia is most common in the elderly and used to be called […]
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Over 18 percent of the 35 million adults over 65 years of age commit suicide each year. Most have experienced depression throughout their life-time but it has gone undiagnosed or has been underdiagnosed by the medical community. Many think that depression is a normal part of the aging process or a reaction to chronic illness. […]
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Aging people seek guidance, aid, and attention especially during the stage of their lives when they can no longer exert the same energy and enthusiasm as when they were still younger. As they age, they require more help and care, thus most of these individuals just opt to stay at elderly homes, medical facilities, or […]
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