Category: Health

Preventing Depression In Seniors: Know The Signs & Take Action

Published: 07/16/24

Aging and depression shouldn’t go hand-in-hand, but they often do. There are many reasons for this, ranging from understandable grief in the wake of partner […]

Dysarthria: What To Do When Senior Loved Ones Have Difficulty Speaking

Published: 06/07/24

Changes in speech are not uncommon as we age, one of which is called dysarthria. This is caused by weakening muscles that make it more […]

Napping In Seniors: What’s Normal & What’s Not

Published: 05/06/24

Our American culture has made napping feel like a lazy or luxurious event, regardless that many cultures accept afternoon naps (siesta, riposo, úti, inemuri) as […]

Dementia And Fall Risk: Facts, Resources, & Support

Published: 04/01/24

Adults 65+ have increased fall risk due to age-related changes, but fall risks significantly with an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis. There are several reasons for […]

6 Ways To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Published: 03/18/24

There is still so much we don’t know about dementia, including how to prevent dementia or its cure. For example, we’ve traditionally thought that a […]

Elderly Anxiety And Depression: Signs & Treatment

Published: 03/04/24

There is an alarming acceptance of elderly anxiety and depression as “normal.” It is not. Even though seniors in the United States are at higher […]

Making A Senior Friendly Home

Published: 10/25/23

Creating a safe and senior friendly home and environment is one of the most important steps in helping seniors to age place. Typically, this involves […]

What is Senior Hospice Care?

Published: 10/09/23

Senior hospice care is a bit of a mystery to many, but it is an underused - and undervalued - part of our healthcare system. […]

Stroke And TIA: What’s The Difference

Published: 07/03/23

Strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are similar in that they deprive blood flow to the brain, causing temporary or permanent side effects depending on […]

Managing Diabetes

Published: 04/22/23

The Endocrine Society estimates that roughly 33% of adults 65 and older have type 2 diabetes. The good news is that with the right proactive […]

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