Wintertime can be difficult for a lot of people. In some parts of the country it can be cold and miserable. Trust me, my family is originally from New York and New England. I’ve seen some pretty cold, dreary winters. But winter … [Read more...]
Fighting Loneliness in the Senior Population
Loneliness is one of the biggest mental health issues that we face. It’s been growing in severity for years, but the pandemic brought many of these issues to light thanks to much of the population being asked to stay in their homes during … [Read more...]
Three Big Benefits of Long Term Care
Very recently, Washington state became the first state in the United States to use a payroll tax to help seniors offset the cost of senior care. Steps like this are geared toward helping older people get connected to the help … [Read more...]
Is There a Correlation Between Declining Smell and Depression?
If you have an older loved one, you may have noticed that there can be an overall loss of different sensory abilities as they age. While some of this can be a common part of aging, it’s not always a healthy part of aging. For example, there … [Read more...]
A Few Thoughts on Springtime and Mental Health
In the cycle of Christian holidays, today is Easter. If you celebrate this holiday, I hope it is a wonderful one for you. But regardless of whether or not you celebrate, Easter is a sign of springtime here in the United States. Spring … [Read more...]
Drug Abuse in Seniors Still a Concern
Recently, a study revealed that the instances of fatal drug overdoses among senior citizens has gone up dramatically over the past twenty years. The research included both intentional and accidental overdoses of all types, and found that … [Read more...]
Mental Health and Chronic Pain
New research on chronic pain indicates that the issue with chronic pain might not be how bad the pain is, but rather how severely it impacts someone’s quality of life. For years, researchers have known that there is a … [Read more...]
Depression and Chronic Pain
New research indicates that many people who suffer from chronic pain find relief when certain types of antidepressants are taken. This highlights the deep relationship that exists between depression and chronic pain. The … [Read more...]
The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Health as We Age
Chronic pain has a lasting impact on someone’s quality of life. A new study from Great Britain indicates that those who suffer from chronic pain face complications with their health and quality of life for decades to come. The … [Read more...]
Anxiety Disorder Amongst Senior Citizens
Anxiety is one of the most common types of mental illness, and it impacts seniors just as readily as it impacts other populations. There are several different types of anxiety. All of them are categorized by a sense of dread or … [Read more...]
Cannabis Use and the Senior Brain
Cannabis has been legalized in a good part of the United States. The popular perception is that it is similar to alcohol, but safer because of the medicinal qualities that are associated with it. However, research indicates that this is … [Read more...]
Gum Disease and Mental Health
Oral health is a lot more important than we might have originally thought. For years, researchers have known that there was a link between gum disease and heart disease, but new research is also showing that there is a link between gum … [Read more...]