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Seniors and Telehealth

Telehealth refers to a wide range of services used to deliver healthcare virtually. Telehealth is emerging as a great alternative for non-emergency appointments—sort of like a doctor making a house call without actually coming to your house. Telehealth boasts many potential benefits, like making healthcare more affordable and increasing accessibility. For a senior, especially someone […]

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Flu Shot

Each year, 63% of adults in the US get a flu vaccine to prevent influenza, a respiratory virus that causes fever, cough, and runny nose. Sometimes it makes seniors ill enough to need home care services from a caregiver. The flu vaccine works well for younger people but seniors may need specialized vaccines to get […]

Stroke and Seniors

Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in seniors; that is, people over the age of 65. A stroke is a sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain. Most strokes are caused by an abrupt blockage of arteries leading to the brain (ischemic stroke). Other strokes are caused by bleeding into brain tissue when […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

More than 99% of breast cancer cases happen in women. The older you get, the more likely it is you will develop breast cancer. However, once a senior is 75 years old, the chances of getting breast cancer as you become more elderly starts to decrease. The American Cancer Society says that about 5 […]

Self-Care in the Age of COVID

All of us can probably use some self-care right now. Take a look at the ideas below and make it a point to try some! Put pen to paper. Grab your pen and begin to put pen to paper. There is something about the connection of grabbing the pen and transferring your thoughts from your […]

Quick Stress Reducers

During this unprecedented time, all of us could use some extra tips on stress reduction. There is so much going on, and yet many people find they have less to do than they normally might, due to shelter-in-place, and the majority of in-person events being discouraged or cancelled. Lack of activity can make us more […]

Oral Health and Aging

As we age, it often gets more difficult to maintain optimal oral health. Brushing and flossing become more challenging with arthritic or weakened hands, or due to tremors. Many of us with declining cognition just cannot remember to do these daily tasks. It is critical, though, to keep our mouths clean and visit a dentist […]

Alcohol and Older Adults

Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. Families, friends and healthcare workers sometimes overlook their concerns about older people drinking, or mistake it for other conditions related to aging, such as a problem with balance. How the body handles alcohol can change as you age. Some older people can feel “high” without increasing […]

Seniors and Mental Health

As parents and grandparents age, many adult children (and seniors themselves) fear that their loved one will be diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is another disease that poses the biggest threat to senior mental health: depression. In fact, depressive disorders are the top mental health issue faced by seniors today, as […]