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...
Common Foot Problems for Seniors

Common Foot Problems for Seniors

With age, many of our bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments get weaker. Often, there is an emphasis on the care of knees, hips, and back for older individuals. But, each of your feet has 26 bones and 33 joints. Over time, your feet deteriorate, just like every other...

Skin Care for Older Adults

For older adults, skin care can be quite important. However, it is often overlooked. Your skin changes as you age, and it is much more fragile in your golden years. Because of this, proper care is vital. Below, we will discuss some of the most common skin issues that...