Elder Community Care’s TeleConnect program serves older adults who are isolated or who are struggling with anxiety, depression or a new life situation. Volunteer befrienders and a TeleConnect recipient explain how it works.
Community Cable Station, Bedford, MA
Older adults – especially those who are male, recently widowed and over 85 - have a high rate of suicide. Two experts explain elder depression and suicide – the risks, the treatment and how to talk about it.
In the next 20 years the number of elderly drivers (persons 70 & over) is predicted to triple in the United States. As age increases, older drivers generally become more conservative on the road. Many mature drivers modify their driving habits (for instance to avoid busy highways or night-time driving) to match their declining capabilities. However, statistics show that older drivers are more likely than younger ones to be involved in multi-vehicle crashes, particularly at intersections. From: Smart Motorist.com
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