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Older adults are one of the populations most vulnerable to COVID-19. This vulnerability likely means they will probably have to engage in physical distancing for longer than the general population. For these adults, staying social during this time, while maintaining a physical distance, is crucial. Even before COVID-19, older adult populations have been dealing with the realities of social... Read More

Relationships between everyday-people and their pets can obviously mean a lot, but there is no overstating just how special that bond can be to an older person. Elderly people are more prone to social isolation than any other age demographic in Australia, and in some cases, a four-legged friend may be their only sense of companionship.... Read More

In the USA, a 2012 survey by the California HealthCare Foundation found that while more than three quarters of respondents “said it was important to express their end-of-life wishes in writing, fewer than 1 in 4 have done that.” However, according to Boston Globe journalist Kay Lazar, that tide may be turning, and “momentum may... Read More