Alcohol, Drugs and Elderly – Substance related problems in elderly have certain more or less specific features. Treatment should be modified accordingly. The folk song “Oh, my son” performed by Ms. Ellen Eversober and Eversober Singers * www.drnespor.eu: Self-help, relaxation recordings, papers, laughter, etc. * Self-Help: www.aa.org * Be sober and fine!

 

Abused Elderly Likely to Have Brain, Head and Neck Injuries – Health News and …

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“The caregivers were not only financially dependent on the elderly person in their care, they were often dealing with their own substance-abuse problem.” The researchers noted, however, that only 2 percent of physical elder abuse cases are reported by …
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Home is where the healing is – Lifestyle – Independent.ie

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When he was discharged from there, at 42, the only place that would take him was a nursing home for the elderly. At that time I was an occupational therapist in the National Rehabilitation Hospital and I knew there were no services out there … "You …
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Catawba County aging coalition sets priorities to aid more people

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Held a public hearing and approved a grant application to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for a $ 500,000 grant to provide transportation for the elderly and disabled. The local required match is 10 percent of the grant, which Catawba …
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