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Meeting Aging-Related Needs In 2016, Edward F. Ansello
Meeting Aging-Related Needs In 2016, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
Our Virginia Center on Aging has four program focuses. These programs are: dementia, elder abuse and domestic violence in later life, geriatrics education, and lifelong learning. Each achieved substantially in calendar 2016.
Abuse And Neglect Of Animals And People, An Update, Edward F. Ansello
Abuse And Neglect Of Animals And People, An Update, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
Veterinarians have noticed for quite some time that individuals who mistreat their animals may not stop there, carrying over their behavior to spouses, parents and others. Research articles and “overview” publications have increased in number, as have advocacy groups and just the beginnings of connections between domestic violence and animal rights groups.
Oral Health And Aging, Edward F. Ansello
Oral Health And Aging, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
The sooner we recognize the importance of oral health to our well-being as older adults, the better we age. We need to consider our dentist as part of our health care team. For those of us in health professions, we should work together more to incorporate oral health into primary care.
Laughter And Well Being As We Age, Edward F. Ansello
Laughter And Well Being As We Age, Edward F. Ansello
Director's Editorials from Age in Action
Laughing at mistakes is demonstrably healthy. As we get older, we have accumulated a lifetime of mistakes. Humor and laughter, laughing at ourselves or our circumstances, can be therapeutic.