Driving is a touchstone of adulthood, autonomy, and freedom of choice. When an aging loved one is approaching a time when they are no longer able to safely drive, the topic can sit in the room like the proverbial elephant that no one is acknowledging. In fact, 36% percent of adult children polled by the …
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When you hear the term “substance abuse,” what age range comes to mind? Perhaps you first think of adolescents or young adults. You may be surprised to hear that alcoholism within the older adult population is on the rise. In fact, research shows that by 2020, a total of 5.7 million seniors will be struggling …
If you’re concerned your loved one needs emergency psychiatric care consider these warning signs: Talking about suicide Not eating or extreme weight loss Loss of interest in everyday activities like getting dressed, showering, cooking Aggressive behaviors toward others in the home Not able to sleep or excessive sleep for more than a couple days Appears …
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