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Ativan Side-Effects, Stopping Safely, & More…
Have you heard of Ativan (generic name lorazepam), and of the risks of benzodiazepines drugs in older adults? Is an older person you care for taking prescription medication for sleep, anxiety, or “nerves”? Would you like an easy, practical tool to help someone stop a drug whose risks often outweigh the benefits? If so, I
Reviving the kampung spirit in our…
Fu (left) with Pn Hafsah and Mrs Lim, who often share their harvest of fruit and plants with their neighbours. – LILY FU By Lily Fu Where would you see yourself living in your old age? Pose this question to a senior citizen. Almost invariably the answer is “at home”. As a senior citizen myself,
Aging Myths, Stereotypes, and Ageism
Ageism is the most widely accepted form of prejudice worldwide and impacts both physical health and mental well-being. Ageism is discrimination of people based on their age. There are several forms of ageism. An example of self-directed ageism is stating aloud, “I’m having a senior moment.” Or, “I guess it’s just old age.” Hearing it come
What to Know & What to…
Have you noticed that an older relative seems to be having trouble hearing you at times? Or perhaps you’ve realized that sometimes YOU are the one saying “What?” These situations are extremely common. Sometimes the issue is that one is trying to communicate in a noisy place and there is no need for concern. But
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL….
by LILY FU In our youth, we loved the mirror. It was kind to us. We looked at our reflection first thing in the morning, last thing before we went to bed at night and countless times in between. We would never pass by a mirror without taking a peek at ourselves in it. But,
AgingExpert: Meet the Ageless Traveler!
Discover the joys of ageless travel with help from Adriane Berg. She has traveled to 110 countries and still counting! I was introduced to Adriane on a webinar sponsored by the International Federation on Aging. Her blog, podcasts, emails, website, and Facebook Salon include solutions and answers to travel questions most frequently asked by
4 Approaches to Ask the Doctor…
Worried about falls in an older parent or relative? If so, do you know if their doctor has considered the most useful fall prevention approaches? Fall risk can be reduced, but it generally takes some thought and effort. That’s in part because most older adults have multiple factors making them vulnerable to falls. In a
DONT’ LET CLUTTER TAKE CONTROL OF…
If you find it extremely stressful to throw anything of yours away, you may have a hoarding problem. – LUCIA SORRENTINO/Unsplash ‘One man’s treasure is another man’s trash’. How true when it comes to our earthly belongings. Our treasure could be junk to our children. We are from different generations, with different lifestyles and different
AgingExpert: December and January Resources
Thank you, Harry “Rick” Moody, for sending these resources to gerontologists each month. We truly appreciate you! AgeDoc The Sufis say, “Be in the world, but not of it.” For those of us growing older, some degree of detachment is necessary and even desirable. But that is not the same
Clinical Depression in Aging: Symptoms, Testing…
Most of us can relate to feeling sad or blue, sometimes for days at a time. It may be in response to a major life event like losing a job, a break-up, or as part of grief. These sad feelings can lead us to feel less interested in enjoyable activities, make us lose our appetite
