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Lots of people go through times when they just want to be left alone for a while with their thoughts, to work through concerns in their lives free from distractions, or simply to enjoy some downtime. For older individuals, however, being isolated for too long may be indicative of a more serious condition: senior depression.
Visiting with Mom recently brought to light a number of concerning signs. While she’s always been up at the crack of dawn, now it’s hard to wake her before noon. Instead of preparing an elaborate home-cooked meal, she would rather simply warm up a can of soup; and can barely finish a small bowlful. Furthermore, […]
Anyone who has ever experienced a stroke or heart attack understands how truly life-changing it is. While many of the changes can be positive ones – such as implementing and maintaining a healthier diet and lifestyle – they can also be extremely difficult. All of a sudden, the person has to learn to give up […]
As individuals increase in their age and maturity levels, and begin to enter their senior years, it has been commonly found that they develop signs and symptoms of depression in their behaviors. However, although this has become commonplace, recent studies claim that this is not necessarily the norm. Rather, depression has been found to be […]
Home health care services may not be thought necessary if an elderly loved one simply seems uninterested in going out, or is listless. However, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression in retirees is “a major public health problem.” And, depression is a biological and medical–as well as a psychological–illness. The WebMD describes depression’s commonness, and its symptoms:”Late-life depression affects about 6 million […]
October has been designated as National Depression Awareness Month. This is the time of year when summer gives way to fall, with leaves changing colors and sometimes moods changing as well. Less sunlight in the fall and winter months usher in feelings of depression for too many people, especially seniors. National Depression Awareness Month was […]
It’s hard to watch someone you love change. Dementia can reshape a person’s life and the lives of those around them. This condition isn’t just about forgetting names or misplacing items. It’s a complex shift in how someone thinks, remembers, and interacts.
As a degenerating neurological disease, ALS (sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease) can cause a broad range of physical difficulties that can trigger clinical depression. For those providing ALS care for a loved one, it’s hard not to become overwhelmed. What can you do to help families impacted by ALS to live life to the fullest? […]
After heart surgery, an intricate web of transitional care needs arises, from dietary changes to incision care, pain management, swelling reduction, and more. The last thing an older adult wants after coming back home from such a stressful event is to face the need for rehospitalization. To help make sure your senior family member recovers […]
If you’re asking yourself, “Is palliative care the right choice for someone I love?” you first need to understand exactly what palliative care is, and what it is not. For many people, it’s synonymous with end-of-life care. The more accurate intent of palliative care, though, is to offer comfort from symptoms like pain, vomiting and […]
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