Understanding Transitional Decline in Older Adults: Why Major Life Changes Can Affect Health, Memory, and Independence

Understanding Transitional Decline in Older Adults: Why Major Life Changes Can Affect Health, Memory, and Independence

As we age, major life changes can affect far more than our daily routines. A hospitalization, surgery, illness, fall, move, or loss of a spouse can impact an older adult’s physical health, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall independence....