Depression is all too common in older adults. The Pandemic has heightened this situation causing higher levels of feelings of depression, isolation, and suicide than in prior years. It is estimated that over 6 Million adults over 65 suffer from clinical depression,...
Every year, around one in six people, end up sick or hospitalized due to a foodborne illness. People over the age of 64 are at a higher risk due to the slowed production of digestive fluids and the likeliness of having at least one chronic health condition. Many cases...
Thousands of seniors fall every year in their home. There are many reasons seniors fall. Certain medications, medical conditions, and changes in vision, balance or reflexes are just a few things that can contribute to the risk. One major, preventable contributor to...
When an older family member is told they need a stent, family caregivers may be uncertain just what that means. After all, “stent” isn’t likely to be a word you hear in everyday conversation. Knowing more about how stents work can help you to feel more comfortable...
Costs: True or false? Is it less expensive to hire privately than through an agency? Most of you will say “privately” of course. Well, the old saying about “penny wise and pound foolish” applies very well here. Did you know that when the senior caregiver...
When an older family member is told they need a stent, family caregivers may be uncertain just what that means. After all, “stent” isn’t likely to be a word you hear in everyday conversation. Knowing more about how stents work can help you to feel more comfortable...
