For example, older adults who are unable to go out have been on the receiving end of nursing care and related supports. However, in a virtual community, they can become providers of support by utilizing their knowledge. They can share their knowledge and experiences ...
Life-care communities are for older adults who want to move only once, to a place that will provide as much care as they need for the rest of their life. These communities guarantee that residents are cared for within the community regardless of their health. Life-care commu...
Counseling Older Adults in LGBT CommunitiesConsideration of older adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in gerontological research is lacking, leaving professional counselors without a substantive...
In the first section of this chapter, the current status of age-segregated housing for older adults in the U.S. is described, including information on retirement communities and assisted living facilities. In the second section of this chapter, research on elders' preferences for age segregation ...
Online communities and older adults: The potential of social networks formed in the online community in enhancing social support, social connectedness and ... Pan S. Online communities and older adults: the potential of social networks formed in the online community in enhancing social support, ...
Older adults living in healthcare communities () have multiple comorbidities and are at increased risk of and unintended weight loss. affects nearly every system as well as body composition and structure, causing physiological changes that can affect nutrition status. A significant percentage (56%) ...
AARP is a reputable non-profit organization that strives to improve the lives of aging people. Besides advocating for social change, AARP provides a variety of services related to the needs of older adults. AARP has an online community on its website as well, with forums for a variety of ...
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Needs, Experiences, and Hopes for Aging Futures among Older Adults in the LGBTQ Communities: A Qualitative Study in Israel Older lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals tend to live alone, mostly without children and with scarce support from nuclear family ... D Sperling ...
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