by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, Depression, retire at home, seasonal care
According to some senior health experts, loneliness and isolation is a bigger health risk than smoking or obesity. It’s particularly important to look out for any isolated seniors who are struggling with feelings of loneliness at the holidays. It’s difficult for...
by admin | Aug 14, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Blog, Dementia, Depression
Have you noticed a senior in your life who has been bursting into tears, seemingly at random? With older members of our communities and families, we can often recognize the signs of depression in seniors, and take action to support them if they are experiencing pain,...
by admin | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog, Depression
From signs and symptoms to causes and treatments, senior health care providers can provide better care when they know what to look for and expect. Mental health is a topic that has benefited from a recent increase in awareness and reduction of the associated stigma,...
by admin | May 22, 2018 | Aging Parents, Blog, Depression
Like so many illnesses that plague Canada’s aging community, loneliness is an epidemic that few people are willing to discuss. Chronic loneliness affects millions of people over the age of 45, but the level of solitude that exists among immigrant seniors can sometimes...
by admin | Apr 24, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Blog, Dementia, Depression
Many ailing seniors across North America regularly seek effective treatments for their debilitating diseases and discomforts. While pharmaceuticals are often the first to get prescribed, many of are actively requesting and consuming alternatives to medicines like...
by admin | Jan 16, 2018 | Blog, Depression, elder stress, Senior Health
Whether it’s holding on to something because they believe it’ll be useful in the future, because it holds sentimental value, or because it was a great deal, hoarding can quickly get out of hand. But beyond the dangers of sanitation, health, and safety issues in the...
