Mental Health and the Elderly: A Growing Concern
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it many advantages, including increased wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life minus the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, as well as the ability to spend more time with loved ones and participating in pursuits we enjoy. But it […]
Pandemic Fatigue Coping Skills for Seniors
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been set up to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and while there is a natural longing to want to “go back to normal,” there is a new issue to deal with that’s specifically having an […]
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
While not uncommon, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage. It impacts daily life in many ways and commonly leads to lower self-confidence, assurance, and limits rewarding activities. Recognizing Urinary Incontinence However, it is essential to recognize that urinary incontinence in older adults is not something that needs to be accepted […]
Learn the Early Signs & Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Its cause is still unknown, but impacting over a million people in the U.S. alone, multiple sclerosis can cause a wide and unpredictable range of symptoms and severity. What we do know is that women are much more likely to develop MS, and that each person will experience it differently, with signs and symptoms changing […]
The Importance of Senior Eye Care to Optimize Ocular Health
Those of us in the age 40+ demographic know how it feels to start to struggle with fine print, finding the need to start wearing reading glasses, increasing the font size on our electronic devices, or holding books at arm’s length to try and minimize blurring. Growing older and becoming challenged with vision changes frequently […]
Shopping for Senior Home Health Care Services: Questions to Ask
Finding the right care solution for a senior loved one is one of the most significant as well as overwhelming decisions you will face. Determining the safety and security of your loved one is paramount, but there are a number of additional things to consider as well, such as if the older adult’s quality of […]
Seniors and Dehydration: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
During the hottest time of year, keeping up with proper hydration is critical, especially for older adults. As a matter of fact, close to 50% of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, as reported by a recent UCLA study, which may result in a variety of health problems, including kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and also […]
Travel Safety Tips When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than usual to want to journey to visit family, or to just encounter a change of scenery and a few pleasant activities. And if you provide care for a member of your family with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having a […]
Top Tips for the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Seniors
They are only about the size of your fist, but they are crucial to your body’s performance. Kidneys work as filters to get rid of waste from the body, but they also regulate our blood pressure and help in the production of red blood cells. For people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, effective management is […]
Health Issues in Older Adults and an Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Reactions
Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an extensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, of course, intended to help us, the danger that can result from these adverse drug reactions can sometimes be worse than the benefits we experience. Multiple health issues […]