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The Emergency of Delirium in Seniors
If you are caring for a senior loved one you may want to know about delirium. It is a medical emergency, yet when it occurs it may be missed as the symptoms can easily be confused with dementia or early…
Beat Senior Seasonal Depression with Engaging Indoor Winter Activities
Seasonal depression affects many seniors. Engaging indoor activities can make the winter more enjoyable and healthy. Depression can increase during the winter months, affecting senior health and quality of life. Indoor activities for seniors can relieve depression. About 6 million…
What is Long-Term Care?
Long-term care refers to a variety of services designed to support a person’s health or personal care needs over a short or long period of time. Most long-term care is non-medical, and instead focuses on helping people perform everyday activities that they…
Winter Safety: Top 5 Tips for Caregivers and their Seniors
Harsh weather can bring special challenges to seniors and their caregivers. Prepare yourself so you stay healthy and safe in severe winter conditions. Winter weather can bring special challenges and circumstances to seniors and their caregivers. By taking a little…
4 Things You Should Know About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones and makes them more fragile. It poses great risk to seniors because it can significantly increase the risk of broken bones and falls. In fact, bones can become so fragile that something as…
Loneliness in Seniors: Causes, Important Facts & Solutions
According to research, social interaction is one of the most important aspects of living a long, healthy life. However, for seniors, regular opportunities for social engagement tend to diminish. They retire from jobs, children move away, friends and spouses pass…
