Archives: June 2019

Dental Care Tips for Older Adults

Dental Care Tips for Older Adults The elderly are more susceptible to a number of dental issues including – dry mouth, root decay,  and gum disease. Dental diseases have also been linked to several other health issues, including heart disease, respiratory infections, and mental health disorders. Elderly people should, therefore,...

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MY FATHER’S AN EXHIBITIONIST – WHAT TO DO WHEN A PARENT ACTS OUT

MY FATHER’S AN EXHIBITIONIST – WHAT TO DO WHEN A PARENT ACTS OUT As part of our ongoing Caregiver Smile Summit, I recently spoke to Dr. Pamela Pitman Brown, a credentialed professional gerontologist and a fellow in the Academy of Gerontology, about the topic of inappropriate sexual behaviors displayed by...

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The Latest Senior Scams – Charlotte Today – Podcast

The Latest Senior Scams – Charlotte Today There are five million cases of elder fraud in the United States annually, resulting in $27.4 billion in losses. Most victims don’t report it, due to embarrassment. As awareness of this issue grows, so does the brazenness of those committing the frauds. We...

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The Latest Senior Scams – Charlotte Today

The Latest Senior Scams – Charlotte Today There are five million cases of elder fraud in the United States annually, resulting in $27.4 billion in losses. Most victims don’t report it, due to embarrassment. As awareness of this issue grows, so does the brazenness of those committing the frauds. We...

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Normal Memory Loss or Dementia?-Caregiver Smile Summit-Smilecast 225

Normal Memory Loss or Dementia-Know the Difference-Caregiver Smile Summit Rita Anand is our guest on the Caregiver Smile Summit. Everyone has moments of forgetfulness. And when we see it in mom or dad, we may often just brush it off at first. In this session, we will provide a dementia primer....

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