Beating Cabin Fever: Virtual Travel That Will Set You Free!
For many older adults, this is a time of year when weather conditions or health concerns can make it hard to leave the house. The monotony of being confined indoors may lead to boredom and cabin fever. But thanks to technology, you can take advantage of virtual travel experiences to help you travel beyond your […]
Time-Saving Tips for Family Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver who is struggling to juggle all your responsibilities? These time-saving tips might be of interest. Being a family caregiver for a senior loved one can be both rewarding and exhausting. It isn’t easy juggling the health and wellness of an older adult with all the responsibilities in your own life. […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
Does it seem to you like more people in your life have become caregivers for a senior loved one in recent years? You’d be right. According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million adults provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. That translates to 29% […]
Eating Right for Better Brain Health
Most people know that eating a well-balanced diet is important to maintain overall health and fitness. Interestingly, what you eat can also affect your memory and cognitive function. Healthy eating can not only reduce your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, but it can also aid in maintaining and even improving your memory, it […]
The Best Ways to Improve Mental Health Among Seniors UPDATED
While it’s normal to feel down from time to time, when seniors are home alone, isolated and lonely, more serious conditions like depression can become common. Depression is much more than feeling sad or blue; it’s a medical condition that can have serious physical effects on your overall health. Aging and Mental Health According to […]
Tips to Manage the Stress You May be Feeling These Days
This unusual time in both healthcare and the world certainly can create feelings of anxiety and stress. Uncertainties about your personal situation, seeing concerning news stories every day and managing your family’s wellbeing all contribute to stress and anxiety. Now more than ever, self-care is important and mindfulness of how stress may manifest can help […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million people provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. This number represents 29 percent of the entire population who spend upwards of 20 hours per week on caregiving duties. While caring for a loved one can be rewarding […]