Anhedonia: What to Know About This Emotional Change in Seniors
Following the eventfulness of the holidays, it’s not uncommon for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what could appear at first to be a bit of boredom could in reality be something more serious that should be addressed. Anhedonia is an emotional change in seniors that leads to a loss of interest in activities […]
Top Healthy Living Tips for Seniors for the New Year
Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If they have, don’t worry; you are in good company. Many of us are excited about an important lifestyle change once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly pushes in and distracts us from maintaining our self-discipline to succeed. Still, it is […]
Top Strategies to Boost Quality of Life for Older Loved Ones
As we get ready to jump into 2023, it is a great time to ponder what we have learned from the past year and what adjustments we’d like to make in the coming year. It is more than simply making a resolution that we will likely give up on within a matter of weeks. It […]
How to Live With Congestive Heart Failure in the Comfort of Home
We have only one, and it is perhaps the most critical organ in our bodies – so hearing from our doctor that our heart is “failing” is quite scary. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, affects nearly 6 million people in the United States alone, according to the CDC, and although it’s a chronic illness, there are […]
How to Manage Multiple Health Conditions in the Elderly
If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with juggling appointments with different doctors, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medicines and special dietary needs for a senior you love, you’re not alone! Long-term health conditions in the elderly such as arthritis, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease are frequently dealt with concurrently. When […]
Getting to the Bottom of Common Misconceptions About Getting Older
If you’re holding onto misconceptions about getting older that involve a sedentary, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair in front of the TV day in and day out, it’s time for you to reconsider those thoughts! The secret to healthy aging is knowing the facts and debunking the misconceptions to embrace an active, dynamic […]
What to Do when a Senior Refuses Prescribed Medicine
“I’m not taking that! I don’t need any medicine!” If you’ve heard an older family member declare this or any other sentiment to rationalize not taking the medication their doctor prescribed, you appreciate how frustrating and concerning it is. There are a number of reasons a loved one may avoid adhering to doctors’ orders, from […]
Why Seniors Should See the Doctor in the Aftermath of a Fall
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Thankfully, you were able to get there in time to help ease the tumble, so she didn’t get hurt. Because there was no injury, there was no need to go to the doctor. After a quick rest, the two […]
What You Need to Know About Care for Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises numerous questions and concerns, both for the person who received the diagnosis and the people who love them. What are the causes of ALS? What are the current symptoms – and how will they change as time goes on? What […]
Senior Care: Get to Know the Symptoms of a UTI
Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you understand these symptoms well. For younger adults, a UTI is often reasonably easy to notice and deal with. However, it can be more challenging for seniors, as symptoms of a UTI in […]