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Social Policies for Older Adults

Social Policies for Older Adults How do you want to see your future?  Imagine that it is 30-40 years in the future, and you are facing your aging process – what will that look like? I would like to...

Loss and Grief in Old Age

Loss and Grief in Old Age What is a “good death?” A good death is ‘one that is free from avoidable distress and suffering, for patients, family, and caregivers; in general accord with the patients’...

Mental and Emotional Well-being

Mental and Emotional Well-being More than 20% of persons aged 60 years and above have some form of neurological or mental disorder, not including headaches. 6.6% of persons in this age category with...

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards Chemical health hazards are often associated with chronic and acute negative health effects, whether long-term or short-term exposure. Usually, these chemicals can be from natural...

Measures of Morbidity and Mortality

Measures of Morbidity and Mortality Epidemiology broadly refers to the study of occurrence, distribution, and potential control, and risk factors related to health. As such, the discipline of...