You undoubtedly know what an orphan is—a child without a parent. But, do you know what an elder orphan is? An elder orphan is defined as an older adult who is childless and without family…

Amy’s 85-year-old mother, Margaret, was always complaining of being cold. She kept turning her thermostat up even when others were too warm. Amy wondered if there might be something wrong, so she talked to Margaret’s…

When an older adult has a stroke, they need immediate medical attention to save their life and minimize damage done by the stroke. The time spent in the hospital can be confusing. There’s a lot…