After a festive season filled with pretty lights, family time, fun events, and holiday traditions, January can feel lackluster. The post-holiday blues affect both young and old alike, but elders are more vulnerable to holiday depression. They might end up feeling lonely, depressed, and just not up for any socializing. Here are our top five …
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Holidays are a time of joy and laughter, being with family, reconnecting with loved ones, and rejuvenating for the new year. Many seniors, however, feel isolated and unhappy during this time of the year. We understand that navigating the holiday season with your elderly loved ones can be stressful and emotional for the caregivers. Here …
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Cancer is still one of the most dreaded diseases in the world. While cancer survival rates have improved due to advances in cancer care treatment, the number of people living with cancer has also increased. The treatment is a daunting task for both the individual and the family. Specific treatments may have mild reactions, whereas …
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A cancer diagnosis affects everyone surrounding the person diagnosed. Fortunately, there are many new innovative treatments available which have positively changed survivor statistics. There are also many support groups and resources for both the cancer patient and their caregiver(s). Unlike in the past, most cancer treatments are received in outpatient treatment centers, not hospitals. This …
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Transitions are hard for everyone. When you’re elderly, it can be even more challenging. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that when your loved one goes home from the hospital after an extended stay, the transition is as easy as possible. A smooth transition home from the hospital is critical to an older …
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The New Year has rolled in, resolutions set, and the holiday lights are ready to hibernate for another year. It’s that time when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) makes its yearly appearance among young and old alike, in parts due to gloomy weather, and due to a marked decrease in social gatherings, especially after a hectic …
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How to Safety Proof Your Home for the Elderly Safety proofing your home is advisable not just for babies but also for your aging loved ones. Falls among the elderly often happen due to hazards within their living space. Simple fixes can prevent injuries, protect your family, and give you peace of mind, especially if …
Five Easy Indoor Exercises for Seniors to Stay Active in Winter Oh, the weather outside is frightfulBut staying active is so delightfulAnd since we’ve no place to goLet’s get some post-workout glow! Did you know just a couple of minutes of moderate aerobics can leave you with a feel-good afterglow for up to 12 hours? …
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I want to talk about today how a lot of family members have stress and don’t prepare ahead of time before leaving the hospital and rehab. This topic is really important when you are dealing with yourself or your parents. This is something that you don’t really think about all the time. When you have …
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What is Hospital to Home care Hospital to home care involves making sure that a suitable level of support is in place to help older people return house after a hospital stay. Typically, hospital discharge will only take place if the senior returning home can do so safely with the ideal care in place. It …
