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Tips for Older Consumers to Battle Illegal Robocalls
Posted on November 5, 2019 - Robocalls! Who doesn’t hate them? For seniors, they are a real problem. The National Center on Law & Elder Rights has created this instruction sheet to help reduce the number of these intrusions.
Managing and Preventing the Complications of Diabetes
Posted on October 31, 2019 - November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s theme is “Take Diabetes to Heart,” reflecting the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is only one of the health problems made worse by diabetes. Read on to learn more.
The Delicate Issue Of Taking Away A Senior’s Smartphone
Posted on October 29, 2019 - A doctor says that deteriorating computer skills may be an early sign of dementia. How can families keep older loved ones safe on their devices?
Avoiding “Elderspeak”: Respectful Communication with Older Adults
Posted on October 24, 2019 - A nurse comes into a senior patient’s room and says, “Are we ready for a shower?” “How are you today, young lady?” says a senior care aide says to a 90-year-old resident. A volunteer at an adult day center watches participants at a Senior Prom event and exclaims, “Aren’t they just adorable?” If you’re a senior, have older relative or work with older adults, you’re probably well-familiar with “elderspeak”—a style of speech younger people sometimes use with older adults that sounds an awful lot like baby talk.
Do You Need a Measles Vaccination if You’re an Adult?
Posted on October 22, 2019 - Have you had your flu shot yet? The seasonal influenza vaccine isn’t the only one recommended for adults. A tetanus shot comes to mind—but what about vaccination for the measles, given the outbreaks in many communities? Experts from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health tell what adults should know.
