nursing homes

As our life expectancies grow longer, the American population of senior citizens also grows. Today, there are more than 36 million Americans over the age of 65. This is 12% of the population. By the year 2050, the number of senior citizens is expected to jump to 21% of the population, ourselves among them.  Read More »

Today my mom and I went to visit my grandmother in her nursing home. It is always a sad experience. Although she recongnized us, it was next to impossible to have a conversation with her. The first thing she said when she saw me was that I was growing up. She then grabbed my hand and held it, smiling at me. I don't know why, but this upset me so much.  Read More »