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Immigration Rights & Resources in Long-Term Care
What kind of world are we living in where a person who needs assisted living—someone with dementia, functional disabilities, or frailty—can be detained by ICE? A recent email from Lori Smetanka, Executive Director of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, revealed that…
The Mental Health Crisis Facing Older Adults & Their Families
There’s a mental health crisis facing older adults in their families. Adults 65 and older are the fastest growing age group in the United States. In fact, by 2034, there will be more adults 65 and older than children under the age of 18. …
10 Must Know Dementia Warning Signs
It’s normal for an older adult to forget where they put their keys, look all over their glasses then realize they’re wearing them or have trouble remembering someone’s name. But there comes a time when memory loss can be really scary and concerning. In today’s…
Loneliness in Older People: Must Have Tools to Address Loneliness & Isolation
Are older adults really lonelier than young people? You might be surprised by the answer. In this episode of The Psychology of Aging, we uncover the complex truth about loneliness and isolation in older adults—and why their impact is far more dangerous than many realize.…
