“Sometimes Aging Ain’t So Pretty!” Aging Like a Guru – Who Me? with Dr. Rosie Kuhn #144
Sometimes Aging Ain’t So Pretty! Glen has Parkinson’s Disease. He is 72, lives alone, and he fell the other day. He was needing to get to the bathroom – didn’t make it – messed his pants and laid there for hours before someone found him and called 911. He will probably end up having to live in a long-term care facility since he doesn’t have anyone who will care for him at home. He has no options! He is at the mercy of the healthcare and the social welfare systems. Truth is, Glen isn’t taking care of himself. He’s depressed,