The household model of care reflects a maturing of the field of gerontology — the study of the medical effects of aging. Gerontology as a discipline only dates back to the 1940s, and it didn’t begin to gain traction in the U.S. until the 1960s and 1970s.  More

Late one afternoon, social worker Jennifer Ronzio got word of a letter sent from one of the families she served. Carol, her supervisor, suggested Jennifer sit down before reading it. More

The phone rang at Gloria Tremane’s house around 11:30. “Grandma, it’s Sara,” said the voice on the other end of the line. “I’m sorry to call so late, but ... I’m in trouble.”  More

We’ve all had that special someone who raised us, shaped us, and guided us as we grew up. Who was that person for you? When you needed direction, to whom did you turn? It was someone you trusted; and you listened because you knew that special someone had your best interest in mind. More

It is ironic that I am writing this over the Fourth of July weekend with the subject matter being something very personal to me, American Veterans.  I watch program after program and major news stations reporting on the patriotic symbolism of this holiday.  Leaders from the very top of our government from all political parties to the talk show hosts blabbering on and on, about how one should be proud of this country.  Surprising to some as it may be, the majority of these do not have any clue on the meaning of patriotism, devotion, sacrificing, etc, for this country.  Look at all political leaders no matter what party and see how many ever served in the Armed Forces or even had a relative serve and do the same for the other so-called experts and movement groups.  There is one group who can tell you the meaning of unselfishness, devotion, allegiance, and patriotism, those who actually served in the Armed Forces, Veterans.  They “volunteered” to serve their country and so many made the ultimate sacrifice for protecting this country, your freedoms and you.  They do this service for the country because the majority of the individuals listed above would not, but the individuals sure talk a good service.  Maybe that “good talk” is why some of the alarming statistics that I have found is happening and so heart wrenching. More

More than 40 million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. Thirty million people—suffer from chronic insomnia, resulting in an estimated annual economic cost of $30 billion in lost productivity, as well as profound loss of quality of life. Insomnia can create extreme stress at home and at work, as well as impaired mood and physical problems. More