Family Matters Blog & Press
The Dangerous Habit of Skipping Medications to Save Money
There are many challenges to finding the right medication for the right person. The medication has to well matched to the diagnosis, it has to be prescribed at the right dose, and it has to be processed effectively by the…
Taking Care of an Elderly Parent in Your Home: 6 Helpful Questions to Ask
As children, we are raised with the intent that we will one day venture off on our own. We will start careers and families, and we will, inevitably, witness the aging of our parents. As parents age, many adult children…
How to Help Seniors Connect with Younger Generations
One of the struggles many seniors face is feeling disconnected from others. Connecting seniors with younger generations gives meaning and enjoyment. Isolation, loneliness, and sense of purposelessness all contribute to depression in seniors. When seniors have the opportunity to pass…
How Home Care Helps after a Heart Failure
Home care specialists provide support and assistance as your loved one returns home after being hospitalized for heart failure. Home Care Interventions for Patients being discharged for Heart Failure The term “heart failure” sounds like the heart has completely stopped…
The January Blues are Real: Causes, Symptoms & Relief
You or a loved one may feel “blue”, or down after the holidays. Some people think it is letdown after the excitement of the holidays. Others think they have eaten too much of the wrong food for too long, making…
Helpful Information About Thyroid Health for Seniors
January is thyroid awareness month. It is important for seniors to understand thyroid health as many live with undiagnosed thyroid problems. Thyroid diseases often go undiagnosed in the elderly, complicating and exacerbating other health issues. January is thyroid awareness month.…
