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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 19, 2025

4 min

Understanding Senior Respect: How do we treat the elderly with care and respect?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of adults 65 years and older is projected to increase to over 73 million by 2030, underscoring the growing importance of thoughtful senior care. This article provides essential guidance on how do we treat the elderly with care and respect.

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Oct 18, 2025

4 min

Can you call a dementia patient demented?

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, making respectful and sensitive communication more important than ever. However, outdated terms like “demented” are still sometimes used, which begs the question: can you call a dementia patient demented? The answer is no; using such language is considered harmful, offensive, and dehumanizing by medical professionals and advocacy groups.

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