The LGBT Senior Population's Risk of Elder Abuse
By Hilary Meyer - August 31, 2011 10:58 AM
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Elder abuse is a complicated matter especially when it involves populations who are already marginalized such as those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT).
In a study of 416 LGB...
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When The Caregiver No Longer Cares: Elder Abuse
By Rita Mary Dichele - August 22, 2010 09:50 PM
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According to the National Center on Elder Abuse approximately 1 to 2 million Americans age 65 or older have been subjected to mistreatment, neglect, injury, and exploitation. Essentially, elder abuse...
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FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS: THE MYSTERY BEHIND SENIOR CENTERS
By Rita Dichele - February 24, 2010 10:30 AM
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Rita Dichele holds Masters’ degrees in Counseling and Healthcare Administration. Currently, she is an advanced doctoral learner at Capella University where she is writing her dissertation on successful...
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Study Finds Working Caregivers Are More Likely to Have Health Issues
By John Mills - February 05, 2010 02:26 PM
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Being a caregiver is an incredibly stressful experience and a new study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute has some startling conclusions about its impact. The report examined employees serving as...
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Senior Care: A difficult job
By Dr. Kathy Johnson - February 01, 2010 04:17 PM
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A recent study conducted in the United States shows a majority of adults who care for their elderly parents or relatives. Individuals aged 48 onwards segregate their lives between working and care giving....
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Caregiver News Roundup Sunday January 17, 2010
By John Mills - January 17, 2010 03:13 PM
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Genetic Link Found for Parkinson’s Disease – A new study has found that a combination of genetic risks, dietary habits and other environment factors lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s...
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