It cannot be denied at this point: social distancing has taken a toll on us. It’s not really anyone’s fault, and it’s not really unexpected either. We all know that humans are meant to live in community. That’s why cities … [Read more...]
A Renewed Focus on Mental Health
Mental health is always a big area of concern when it comes to the elderly, but we’re finding that it is a much bigger concern at this point than ever before. Although there are a lot of issues occurring right now, mental health needs to … [Read more...]
The Power of Positive Thinking
We have all heard that positive thinking is powerful. In fact, it is said often enough that the phrase has lost quite a bit of its meaning. It’s become something of a cliche, something that we hear and will even repeat. But it’s not … [Read more...]
Chronic Illness and Mental Health
A study that came out of the University of Virginia Health System states that women who suffer from breast cancer are more likely to suffer from mental health issues like depression and anxiety if they are prescribed opioids. This is … [Read more...]
Online Treatment Can Help with Mental Illness in Seniors
Mental health is a hot topic in the medical community today. Recent studies show that online self-management has the potential to help seniors reduce levels of pain, and decrease anxiety and depression symptoms. Telemedicine is not a … [Read more...]
Depression Plays Major Role in Senior Health
Mental health plays a major role in the overall health of an individual. When it comes to senior citizens, this can be quite a pronounced relationship. A new study from the American Geriatrics Society found that seniors who experienced … [Read more...]
The Importance of Emotional Needs
We all know that humans have physical needs. We need food and water, shelter, clothing, and more. Everyone needs these, and senior care tends to focus on ensuring that these needs are met for people who are having trouble getting through … [Read more...]
Mental Health Can Be Impacted by Other Illnesses
When someone suffers from a disease or serious health condition, it is not uncommon for that person to also face other difficulties, especially when it comes to mental health. For example, a recent study focused on heart failure, and found … [Read more...]
Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Impact Mental Health
Mental health is one of the most important parts of senior care, even if it is one of the most often overlooked parts. When someone is happier, research indicates that they are more likely to feel better, too. For those individuals that are … [Read more...]
Respite Care Can Help Boost Mental Health
Mental health plays a vital role in the health of senior citizens, as any senior care specialist can tell you. According to research by the University of Missouri, there are about 34 million family members currently acting as family … [Read more...]
In-Home Care Needs to Address Mental Health
Health is the main goal of senior care. But as anyone who has an elderly loved one will tell you, this means much more than just physical health. Yes, we want our loved ones to be safe and as physically healthy as they can be, but senior … [Read more...]
Sunshine a Major Factor in Seniors’ Mental Health
Sunshine plays a huge role when it comes to mental health. This might not be news to most people, but the application of this fact might be tough to implement, especially when it comes to elderly shut-ins, and especially when we are dealing … [Read more...]