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How to Help Seniors Connect with Younger Generations
One of the struggles many seniors face is feeling disconnected from others. Connecting seniors with younger generations gives meaning and enjoyment. Isolation, loneliness, and sense of purposelessness all contribute to depression in seniors. When seniors have the opportunity to pass…
How Home Care Helps after a Heart Failure
Home care specialists provide support and assistance as your loved one returns home after being hospitalized for heart failure. Home Care Interventions for Patients being discharged for Heart Failure The term “heart failure” sounds like the heart has completely stopped…
The January Blues are Real: Causes, Symptoms & Relief
You or a loved one may feel “blue”, or down after the holidays. Some people think it is letdown after the excitement of the holidays. Others think they have eaten too much of the wrong food for too long, making…
Helpful Information About Thyroid Health for Seniors
January is thyroid awareness month. It is important for seniors to understand thyroid health as many live with undiagnosed thyroid problems. Thyroid diseases often go undiagnosed in the elderly, complicating and exacerbating other health issues. January is thyroid awareness month.…
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and for good reason. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness around the world. It is also the leading cause of blindness for seniors over the age of 64 in the United…
Can New Year’s Resolutions Lead to Better Health for Seniors?
Can New Year’s resolutions lead to better health? For that matter, can they lead to anything besides broken resolutions? The jury is still out on that question, but one thing is for sure; New Year’s resolutions can help seniors to…
