How Activities Create a Greater Sense of Self-Worth With Dementia

What is it that gets you out of bed each morning? Most of us have a long to-do list that drives us to begin the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a sense of purpose is imperative to our health. That is true for a person […]

Older Adults Often Don’t Report Adverse Drug Effects or Medication Problems

Anyone who has taken prescription medicine knows that it typically comes with a comprehensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Although prescriptions are, obviously, meant to help us, the problems that can derive from these negative reactions can be more serious than the benefit we obtain. For the elderly, nearly all of whom […]