Suicide Awareness for Seniors

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Depression and suicide are often seen as an issue for many teens and young adults. However, it can also be a dangerous, and often overlooked, problem for the elderly as well. Depression is not a normal side-effect of...

Signs Your Aging Loved One Shouldn’t Be Alone

As your older loved one ages, their ability to care for themselves may degrade. It is not uncommon for older adults to require more and more care over time. Because of this, you should always remain vigilant, and look for signs that your aging loved one may need...

Why Mental Health Care is Important for Seniors

When it comes to discussing mental health care, the focus is primarily on teens and young adults. But, properly taking care of your mental and emotional well-being is important at any age. In many cases, the emotional care of seniors is reduced to feelings of...
Providing Care to LGBTQ+ Seniors

Providing Care to LGBTQ+ Seniors

Americans continue to live longer, meaning aging adults need more care for longer. One important part of the aging group is LGBTQ+ seniors. Below, we will discuss some of the challenges that aging gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer seniors may face. Chosen...
Blancing Care for a Spouse

Blancing Care for a Spouse

When your spouse needs extra care in their daily lives, it is easy to be overwhelmed with caregiving. For older couples, balancing feeling like a spouse and a caregiver can be a challenge. Below, we will discuss some tips for balancing your home life when your spouse...
Aggression and Dementia

Aggression and Dementia

Suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s can be a very confusing and often frustrating process for your older loved one. If you have to provide care for your loved one with advanced dementia, you have probably dealt with an episode of aggression. Understanding how to...