Depression is a topic that is not talked about enough, especially for an illness that affects so many people, including seniors. Many times, depression in seniors is disregarded as a natural part of aging. Issues like mental health problems need to be addressed to allow the elderly to live out their retirement safely and happily. […]
Ways for Seniors to Alleviate Stress Stress is something that we all deal with whether it’s about something serious or a minor inconvenience throughout the day. It’s a natural human response to adversity which is why it’s not the stress itself that’s important but how we cope with it. It’s a common misconception that seniors […]
As we age, our body begins to show signs of the wear and tear we put on it over the years. One of the ways that this shows up is in joint pain and arthritis. This is so common because, throughout our lives, we tend to beat up our joints and bones with physical activity. […]
We are often asked, “When is the right time to move your elderly loved one into senior living?” Quite frankly, there isn’t just one answer. There are many reasons a loved one may find need of senior care and many levels of care available to accommodate everyone’s personal needs. From independence, to assisted living, and […]
Christmas is one of those holidays that just sneaks up on you! Before you know it, you’re one week away from Christmas and haven’t started wrapping any gifts. In fact, you haven’t even bought all your gifts, it’s 11 pm, and your child just told you they need glue for a project due tomorrow morning! […]
As the leaves change and fall weather is in full swing in the Midwest, there are a lot of seasonal perks for your loved one to benefit from during the autumn months. Fall is a favorite time of year for many, and with cooler temperatures comes fun activities and different food. Food The rich taste […]
March recognizes National Nutrition Month, with a 2020 theme of “Eat Right, Bite by Bite”. The focus is to help people of all ages make informed food choices and develop healthy habits related to both eating and physical activity. Whether you are 8 or 80, good nutrition is essential to a person’s overall health and […]
The definition of BALANCE, whether as a noun or a verb is, “an even distribution of weight enabling a person or object to remain upright and steady so that it does not fall”. As we age, maintaining physical balance becomes more challenging, leaving seniors at risk for dangerous falls. Older persons who fall are at […]
As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more fragile. This is part of the natural aging process, but also related to genetics and sun exposure throughout our lifetime. For elderly persons, the harsh conditions of winter can make that already delicate skin more vulnerable to injury. For some, dry skin can be caused by […]
Saturday, October 26th has been designated as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10am-2pm, you can drop off unused prescription drugs to a local agency that will safely dispose of them. You can use this link to find a location near you that is accepting unused prescription drugs. Drugs dropped off are received by […]