The Covid-19 epidemic has presented a wrenching question: If you or someone you love becomes seriously ill, how far would you go to prolong their life? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those with compromised immune systems, and…
A living will, also known as an advance health care directive, is a legal document that specifies what actions you would like medical professionals to take if you became incapable of making decisions. A living will is crucial for all…
Kevin's eyes were filled with tears as he stood at the door of Winnie's nursing home room. The medical staff just finished inserting a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately, Winnie couldn’t express…
Every day, more Americans are becoming eligible to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is appropriate behavior…
Although elder abuse events are significantly underreported, elder abuse manifests itself in many different ways and may present itself in older adults' lives concurrently. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as five million older adults…