Needs of 'Elder Orphans' a Growing Concern in Aging Population

Credit: Thinkstock  " Elder orphan " is a term used by medical professionals to describe individuals living alone with little to no support system. In a research article published in Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, in July 2016,  " Elder Orphans Hiding in Plain Sight: A Growing Vulnerable Population, " Maria T. Carney, M.D., and her colleagues, sought to help clinicians identify adults with multiple chronic diseases who...

Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - December 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders Source Type: blogs