Depression in Seniors: Dealing with Anhedonia
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is not unusual for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly look at first glance to be a bit of boredom could in fact be something more serious which should be dealt with. Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that […]
Health Tips for Seniors in the New Year
Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If so, don’t panic; you’re in good company. Most of us are gung-ho about a significant change in lifestyle when we turn the calendar page, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Yet it’s never too late to […]
Our Top Tips to Help Older Adults Live Their Best Lives
As we prepare to move forward into 2023, it is the perfect time to think about what we have learned through the previous year and what changes we would like to make in the coming year. It’s not just about making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of weeks. […]
How Home Care Aids Seniors Living With CHF
We only have one, and it’s arguably the most fundamental organ in our bodies – so hearing from our doctor that our heart is “failing” is distressing. Congestive heart failure impacts approximately 6 million individuals in the United States alone, according to research by the CDC, and although it’s a chronic illness, there are actions people […]
Advice for Supporting an Older Loved One at the Doctor
For family caregivers, balance is key. Supporting an older loved one as much as you possibly can while not crossing the boundaries that protect a senior’s self-image and personal independence is the goal. This is particularly the case when making essential medical care decisions. There are a number of disagreements that can emerge in regards […]
Controlling Chronic Health Problems in Senior Loved Ones
If you’re a family caregiver and feeling overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physicians, trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and treatments and special dietary needs for a senior you love, you’re not alone! Chronic health problems like arthritis, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease impact many older people – and oftentimes, they’re struggling […]
Top Aging Myths and the Facts Behind Them
If you’re holding onto a stereotypical image of the aging process that involves a sedentary, lonely lifestyle spent sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch every day, it’s time for you to reconsider that thought! The answer to healthy aging is understanding the top aging myths and the facts behind them in order […]
Getting Accustomed to a Wheelchair: How to Help Senior Loved Ones
Growing older requires us to adjust to a number of changes. Our kids grow up and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-time job alters our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility obstacles may result in the need for a wheelchair. But getting […]
Ideas for Getting Seniors to Take Medications
“I don’t need that medicine! There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve heard a senior loved one say this or any other sentiment to rationalize not taking the medication their doctor prescribed, you know how concerning and frustrating it is. There are numerous reasons a senior may resist adhering to doctors’ instructions, from denial to […]
Understanding Why Seeing the Doctor Is Important After a Senior Fall
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she didn’t get hurt. Because there was no harm, Mom didn’t need to see the doctor. Following a quick rest, both of you went about […]