China legally requires adult children to visit their aging parents, with the option for parents to sue if they feel neglected. Other countries may require adult children to pay for their parents’ expenses, but enforcement is rare. The World Health Organization estimates elder abuse affects 10% of older adults in some countries. Some countries, like […]
French postal workers are checking on elderly customers weekly for a monthly fee of €19.90. The service, called Veiller Sur Mes Parents, started in 2017 and includes delivering medicines, books, and hot meals. The convergence of two major social changes in France resulted in a single solution. The first concerns the country’s 73,000 postal workers […]
Dehydration can impair normal body functions and is caused by inadequate water intake or loss of fluids from the body. Signs of dehydration in older adults include loss of skin elasticity and shrinking eyes. Dehydration can also cause constipation, fever, dry eyes and mouth, and absence of sweat. It is important to prevent dehydration in […]
Pneumonia in the elderly is a serious concern due to pre-existing health conditions that can complicate the disease. Complications include bacteria in the bloodstream, acute respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory failure, pleural effusion, aggravation of underlying health conditions, and lung collapse. Finding effective treatment is a hurdle due to drug interactions and difficulty prescribing antibiotics. Community-acquired […]
China’s 2013 law “Protection of the rights and interests of older people” orders adult children of people over 60 to visit and attend to their parents’ spiritual needs. Supporters say it reminds younger generations to respect their elders and opens the door to possible lawsuits against negligent children. China executes more people annually than the […]
Elderly care jobs range from medical professionals to caregivers and require varying levels of training and education. Geriatricians, nurses, CNAs, and home health aides can find jobs in convalescent hospitals, nursing homes, and private practices. Other jobs include therapists, activities directors, and food preparation. Training and licensing requirements vary by region. Elderly care jobs express […]
Diarrhea in the elderly can be caused by gastrointestinal disease, medications, foodborne illness, bacterial infections, food intolerances, and immune deficiencies. It can be fatal and is often avoidable through good hygiene, a healthy diet, and safe food handling practices. See a doctor if diarrhea persists. Some of the more common causes of diarrhea in the […]
