Will Baby Boomers Change the Meaning of Retirement? (Nancy Cook) from the Atlantic
"Many older Americans want and need to keep working, but that requires a major shift in the way the country thinks about the elderly."
Showing posts with label Elderly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elderly. Show all posts
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
For Seniors ... Who Want to Stay in Their Homes...
Living, and Dying, at Home (Alana Semuels) from the Atlantic
"America is aging, and most seniors want to stay in the places where they've lived for decades. Can they? What will it take?"
"America is aging, and most seniors want to stay in the places where they've lived for decades. Can they? What will it take?"
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Humane Care for the Elderly at the End of Life
Finding Humane Care at the End of Life from the New York Times
"How can the elderly be assured of humane care at the end of life?"
"How can the elderly be assured of humane care at the end of life?"
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Man in vegetative state for 16 YEARS reacts to Hitchcock film
Brain scans show patient can follow plot and react with excitement from the Daily Mail [of the UK]
"34-year-old was left unresponsive after a cardiac arrest 16 years ago. Scientists showed an eight minute clip of 'Bang! You're Dead' to patient. His brain patterns showed activity linked to anticipation and excitement. One in five 'vegetative' patients are misdiagnosed as being unconscious. This and similar studies may reveal the number is higher, scientists say."
"34-year-old was left unresponsive after a cardiac arrest 16 years ago. Scientists showed an eight minute clip of 'Bang! You're Dead' to patient. His brain patterns showed activity linked to anticipation and excitement. One in five 'vegetative' patients are misdiagnosed as being unconscious. This and similar studies may reveal the number is higher, scientists say."
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
The Growing Prevalence of Multi-generational Households
Multigenerational Households Make Sense from Slate
"Why more and more adults are living with their parents."
"Why more and more adults are living with their parents."
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
ELDERLY CARE NUGGET!!
The Future of Robot Caregivers from the New York Times
"I can, and do, write prescriptions for her many medical problems, but I have little to offer for the two conditions that dominate her days: loneliness and disability. She has a well-meaning, troubled daughter in a faraway state, a caregiver who comes twice a week, a friend who checks in on her periodically, and she gets regular calls from volunteers with the Friendship Line. It’s not enough. Like most older adults, she doesn’t want to be “locked up in one of those homes.” What she needs is someone who is always there, who can help with everyday tasks, who will listen and smile. What she needs is a robot caregiver."
"I can, and do, write prescriptions for her many medical problems, but I have little to offer for the two conditions that dominate her days: loneliness and disability. She has a well-meaning, troubled daughter in a faraway state, a caregiver who comes twice a week, a friend who checks in on her periodically, and she gets regular calls from volunteers with the Friendship Line. It’s not enough. Like most older adults, she doesn’t want to be “locked up in one of those homes.” What she needs is someone who is always there, who can help with everyday tasks, who will listen and smile. What she needs is a robot caregiver."
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