August 15, 2023
Uplifting In-Home Care Services for Seniors & Other Adults
Cervical Cancer: What Every Senior Woman Should Consider
Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer-related death for American women – but not anymore. Pap smears have become a part of regular checkups or gynecological exams, making it possible to catch the disease early on, thereby preventing it from becoming fatal. Seniors and Cervical Cancer As women age, they may feel that […]
When Your Loved One Struggles to Take Medication.
While medications can improve and prolong our lives, there are many factors that can interfere with our ability or willingness to take medication as directed. Knowing that someone you love is having difficulty sticking to a medication regimen can be frustrating and frightening. Medication non-adherence is very common across all age groups, but for seniors, […]
Tips to Prevent Social Isolation in Seniors.
Humans are social creatures by nature, and our need to feel connected to others never goes away. As we age, however, connecting with others can become more challenging. Health issues that affect mobility, energy and communication can be especially isolating. According to a 2014 National Seniors Council report, social isolation is the number one emerging […]
Tips for Helping Seniors Cope with Vision and Hearing Loss.
Hearing and vision are the two senses we rely on most to communicate and navigate our environment. When one sense declines, we tend to rely more on the other. When both vision and hearing decline, it becomes distressingly difficult to interact with other people, and our environment. Known as Dual Sensory Loss (DSL), studies estimate […]
Depression is Not a Part of Aging.
Seniors and depression: tips for coping Depression is a common treatable mental health condition that can manifest at any age. Although up to 20% of seniors experience depression, they are less likely to be diagnosed and treated. Depression creates barriers to enjoyment of life, and caregivers can play an important role in helping to lift […]
Fire Safety for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
According to the Canadian Safety Council, older adults face fire risk factors which do not affect the young. Weaker physical (and sometimes mental) capabilities make it harder to identify and respond to a fire, and create a higher risk that a fire will start. There are special precautions that older adults, their caregivers, and all […]
Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common problem among older adults, but it is NOT a normal part of aging. In fact, studies show that most seniors feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems. Depression is more than just feeling sad or blue. It is a common but serious mood disorder that […]
Obesity in Seniors
Both the characteristics of obesity and the way it affects seniors can be different when compared to how obesity impacts younger adults. This is very important to know, as it may determine if and how obesity should be analyzed and treated in seniors. Obesity Risks It’s commonly known and scientifically proven that obesity can contribute […]
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