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AFib Awareness Month: What is it?
It’s officially September, a month dedicated to a special cause in the senior community: AFib Awareness Month. Atrial Fibrillation, known to many as AFib, is a condition that significantly affects our senior community, but unfortunately, it often goes unnoticed and undervalued. With AFib Awareness Month, we aim to change that. This month is all about…
Senior Mental Health Care: A Guide for Families
As we age, our mental health becomes an increasingly critical aspect of our overall well-being. Aging can bring about unique challenges, from dealing with losses to adapting to changes in health and lifestyle. For seniors, these challenges can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or depression. As someone who cares deeply about an aging…
Coping with Grief and Loss for Seniors
Losing a loved one is never easy, and it can be particularly challenging for seniors. As we age, we may experience more loss and grief, from the passing of friends and family members to the loss of independence and physical ability. Coping with grief and loss is an essential topic for seniors and their loved…
Understanding Social Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors
The prevalence of social isolation and loneliness in seniors is a growing concern. As our society ages, it’s important to recognize the prevalence and significance of these issues. Many seniors often find themselves lacking regular social connections and experiencing a deep sense of detachment, which can greatly impact their overall well-being, mental health, and physical…
Anxiety in Seniors: Managing and Overcoming the Challenges
Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being for people of all ages. However, mental health in seniors is often overlooked. According to the World Health Organization, about 15% of adults aged 60 and over have a mental disorder. Among these disorders, anxiety stands out as a common issue. If left unaddressed, anxiety can…
Navigating Senior Relocation: Tips for Supporting Your Loved One
Relocating or transitioning a senior loved one is a significant milestone, and it can be an emotional experience for everyone involved. Seniors may feel overwhelmed by the changes and uncertainty, while families may struggle to provide the support and care that their loved ones need during this time. However, there are steps you can take…
National Cheer Up the Lonely Day: Loneliness in Seniors
As people age, it’s not unusual for social interactions to decrease. This is especially true for seniors. All around the world, there are millions of seniors who are living in a home without a spouse or family, causing them to spend increased isolation, and often leading to loneliness in seniors. Taking every opportunity to lessen…
How to (Sensitively) Help Aging Parents with Finances
During the aging process, some things that once came easily can get more challenging. One example is financial management. As the Institute of Medicine reported in 2015, growing older often comes with “cognitive aging” — that is, a decline in mental sharpness, memory, and decision-making — even without the presence of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s…
8 Outdoor Safety Tips for Seniors
As we recently discussed on this blog, outdoor activities can have powerful benefits for the physical and mental health, well-being, and overall quality of life of our beloved senior community. However, getting older can bring with it new challenges, and outdoor safety activities are worth taking seriously. Mobility issues are common for older adults, and…
8 Rewarding Outdoor Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility
Summer is almost here, and that means spending more time outdoors. For seniors with limited mobility, however, enjoying hobbies or activities in the beautiful weather that brought them joy in the past can be a challenge. Whether you or the beloved senior in your life are facing limited mobility due to an injury, arthritis, physical…
The Importance of Keeping Hope as You Age: 5 Ways
During tough times, hope may be our only reason to persevere. Hope is a funny thing, seldom discussed but always needed. But when we struggle with mental health, finding and keeping hope can feel impossible. For many seniors, a sense of hopelessness causes them to suffer in silence and wrestle with emotional isolation. That is…
Nutrition for Seniors: What You Need to Know
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important at any stage of life. But it’s especially vital (and can be uniquely challenging) for the elderly. As we age, our bodies and lives change in ways that are often unexpected. This can include changing dietary needs. Slower metabolism and less activity mean that many seniors don’t need…
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