Tag: elderly
Of Shrunken Leaves and Bowed Down Trees: Loneliness and Depression in Old Age
“Do you know that a simple phone call will make them happy? A simple hello can make them smile? You cannot do a kindness too [more…]
Geriatric Care: Rising Life Expectancy as a Harbinger of Opportunity and Hope
Recent studies suggest that future generations born within the next two decades can expect to live 100 years or longer. Today the average lifespan of [more…]
The Sound of Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need to Connect and Belong
Loneliness has been defined as “the aversive state experienced when a disagreement exists between the interpersonal relationships one wishes to have, and those that one [more…]
The Ramifications of Ineffective Communication with Elderly Clients
Communication is one of the most important ways to deliver your thoughts to others, verbally or non-verbally in an easy and clear way so that [more…]
In Foucs: A Brief Overview of Premature Atrial Contractions
The sinus node is a heart’s natural pacemaker situated in the upper part of the wall of right atrium. It is a collection of cells [more…]
