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… well-being, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … they rely on or trust. Abuse and neglect of older adults can occur at home, in the … Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults …
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… Financial abuse can take away or limit an older person's resources, choices and options. … can involve a family member or person the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care … Who can experience financial abuse? Older adults who are socially isolated, cognitively …
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… can help you enjoy life again. What puts older adults at risk for depression? Both older and younger adults go through the same … Depression in Older Adults … can help you enjoy life again. What puts older adults at risk for depression? Both older …
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… disorder happens only to teens and younger adults. But people of all ages can have this disorder, including older adults. Older adults may use drugs, misuse prescription … Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults …
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… Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older adults often have many major losses … Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief … Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express …
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… Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that younger … Dental Care for Older Adults … Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger …
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… called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their lives. By sharing memories, older adults can explore their thoughts and … Sharing Memories With Older Adults … called life review or reminiscence) helps older adults relive past events in their lives. …
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… Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older family members, friends, or neighbours. … How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected … Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be …
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… Overview Growing older often means getting tired faster and moving slower than before. But some older people become very weak, and everyday … Frailty is more than just "slowing down." An older adult may be "frail" if a combination of …
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… Overview Good nutrition is important for older adults to help them stay strong and reduce the risk of disease. But as you get older, it can be harder to eat in healthy ways. … Healthy Eating and Older Adults …
