New research points to the cause of things like certain types of dementia and depression: chronic stress and anxiety. And for those that are already at risk of these psychiatric conditions such as the elderly, the risk could be even higher. … [Read more...]
Mental Health Affects Seniors’ Physical Condition
New research points to the fact that current mental disorders can be a good indicator for future chronic health issues. A study conducted in New Zealand referenced surveys from 17 countries to come to the conclusion that mental disorders … [Read more...]
Depression and the Caregiver Search
Depression is a major issue for both younger people and the elderly. However, in the elderly, a completely different approach is needed in order to combat the problem effectively. The medical needs here are different, and depression can … [Read more...]
Battling Depression During Stroke Recovery
In a clinical setting, researchers have already determined that motivation is an important part of recovering fully from a stroke. The thought is that depression can hinder the recovery process, making it so that functional recovery is … [Read more...]
In-Home Care and Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is painful and can be debilitating. It makes simple tasks like walking around or holding a book almost impossible at times, depending upon how bad the arthritis is. There are things that can relieve symptoms of this, … [Read more...]
Self Directed Care Eases Senior Depression
Studies and observations both show that those elderly folk that are engaged in self management for their care tend to have fewer complications with depression. In a recently published research project, over the course of 18 months, about … [Read more...]
Therapy Helps Dementia Patients
Treating dementia is difficult, especially because many forms of it, such as Alzheimer's disease, are incurable. Recent studies suggest, though, that psychotherapy can assist with communication skills. This is by no means a cure, but it is … [Read more...]
Fighting Depression in Seniors
The mental health of your elderly loved ones is a matter of great importance. It might seem like a secondary concern, but if you treat it as such, physical health will also suffer. Yes, physical needs should be addressed, but the mental … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s and Depression
A question recently asked by researchers is: can depression bring on Parkinson’s Disease? It’s a good question, especially considering the fact that the likelihood of both go up as we age. And while it’s true that some people are more … [Read more...]
Purpose and Quality of Life
A new study reveals that having a sense of purpose in life might help protect you from heart disease and stroke during your senior years. For this particular study, they defined having a sense of purpose in life as feeling that life is … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s and Senior Health
The list of mental illnesses that affect the elderly is long, but many of them are closely related. Three of the biggest are Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, and depression. In fact, sometimes the first two diseases can cause or exacerbate … [Read more...]
Fight Depression with Care
Companionship is the aspect of care that often goes the most unmentioned. However, it is one of the most important things that an in-home caregiver can provide, and it’s not something that you will find listed on any insurance company’s … [Read more...]