The 65 and older population is growing in Forsyth County
Forsyth County's senior citizen population is growing.
elderly
My Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Visit?
I haven't seen my mother in over a year. I was going to visit in April to celebrate her 90th birthday but the pandemic put that on hold. Now that she's been vaccinated is it time for the birthday hug?
Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic
Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.
Loneliness Hasn't Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?
Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.
Ideal Nursing Homes: Individual Rooms, Better Staffing, More Accountability
Nursing home experts say priorities need to change, emphasizing quality of life over profits. The stunning COVID-19 death toll brings scrutiny to an industry that many believe is due for an overhaul.
Families Worry As Coronavirus Lockdowns Continue In NC Nursing Homes
Nursing homes and long-term care centers across North Carolina are taking extra precautions to protect residents from the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Hit This Long-Term Care Facility Hard, But Moving Residents Isn't Easy
Family members of residents at Life Care Center outside Seattle where as many as 25 people have died, are anxiously watching their loved ones, infected with coronavirus, linger at the facility.
As The Pandemic Spreads, Will There Be Enough Ventilators?
In severe cases of COVID-19, as lungs become inflamed, membranes that transfer oxygen into the blood can become blocked. Some hospitalized patients need mechanical breathing support to recover.
A Simple Way To Make Toilets Friendlier For Women In Refugee Camps
On a visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, a toilet expert was thrilled to find a thoughtful innovation.
'They Just Panic': Elderly Residents Face Evacuation Challenges During Storms
Evacuating away from a hurricane is difficult for elderly people who are ill, don't have access to transportation or live on a fixed income. Slow, rainy storms such as Dorian are particularly tough.