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Two days after coming home from the hospital, he tries to stand up. He places his hands on the armrest, pushes himself forward, and pauses halfway, as if his body is unsure whether it can follow through. His legs feel weaker than they did the day he was discharged. Not stronger. Not improving. Weaker. He …
I see it often. I walk into skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, 55 plus residences, and nursing homes that are full of people. There is movement, conversation, televisions playing in the background, staff checking in and out of rooms. On the surface, nothing looks wrong. No one appears abandoned. No one is sitting alone …
Houston is expected to experience a winter freeze this weekend. Even a short period of freezing temperatures can be dangerous for seniors and medically fragile individuals, especially if power outages or icy conditions occur. This article is written with seniors in mind first and for family members who are helping look after them. Taking a …