Christmas Visits Can Reveal Elders’ Loneliness

 
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that elderly people are more likely to be moved into a care home after spending time with their families over the Christmas holiday than at any other time. The reason? Families who live at a distance tend to spend a longer time with their elders during the holidays. After a few days together, adult children notice issues with their parents’ physical or mental health that may not have...

Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - December 10, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs