My wife works as an aid for elderly people and a fall is frequently the kick-off event for their death. Older folks often have a reduced sense of thirst and hun

My wife works as an aid for elderly people and a fall is frequently the kick-off event for their death. Older folks often have a reduced sense of thirst and hunger, even when they're not experiencing dementia, and that can lead to lightheadedness and balance issues. Independent living is great, but not everyone who wants to live without care and supervision is capable of it.