Needs of 'Elder Orphans' a Growing Concern in Aging Population

“Elder Orphan” is a term used by medical professionals to describe individuals living alone with little to no support system. In a research article published in Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, in July 2016, “Elder Orphans Hiding in Plain Sight: A Growing Vulnerable Population,” Maria T. Carney, M.D., and her colleagues sought to help clinicians identify adults with multiple chronic diseases who are aging alone and are geographically distant from family or friends. Identifying these individuals might well increase the availability of services for this population as a whole. Read full article on HealthCentral about how to help elder orphans age with grace: A Virtual Conference to Help You Thrive As a Caregiver – Check this out! Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook Minding Our Elders lets you know that you are not alone, that you are not going to be perfect, but you can get the job done, You do the best you can, and that is good enough. We can't be Carol, but we can learn from her going before us. What a friend to have. What a gift she gave us. – CM Jones Related articles Proper Dementia Diagnosis May Require Referral to Specialist Coping with Criticism from the Loved One You Care For Caregiving Rewards Can Outlast Challenges                Related StoriesUnderstanding Your Elder's Personality Can Help You ...
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