Depression in Seniors: How Everyday Companionship Helps More Than We Realize
Depression in seniors often hides as quiet withdrawal. Learn the symptoms and how companionship can improve quality of life.
When a Parent Seems Withdrawn: How Home Care Can Support Senior Mental Health
Is your aging parent seeming withdrawn or low? Learn the signs of depression in seniors, what affects senior mental health, and how home care can help.
Companionship for Seniors: A Powerful Way to Ease Seasonal Depression
Learn how companionship for seniors helps reduce loneliness, winter depression, and seasonal changes.
Why Seniors Stop Eating And What Families Can Do About It
Why Seniors Stop Eating And What Families Can Do About It Seniors stop eating due to appetite changes, medication side effects, depression, loneliness, dementia, dental problems, swallowing difficulties, or disrupted routine. Not eating enough can lead to muscle loss, weakness, dehydration, cognitive decline, increased fall [Read More...]
Ways to Relieve Senior Loneliness During the Holidays
If your aging loved one suffers from senior loneliness around the holidays, here’s how to remind them just how much they are loved.
Senior Depression – What to Look for and How to Help
While occasional feelings of sadness are normal, it is important to look for any signs that your loved one may struggle with more than just a case of the blues. Here are some signs and symptoms of depression, along with options for how you can help.
The Various Benefits of Pets for Older Adults
Numerous studies have found that pet ownership is an effective way to combat depression and loneliness in the elderly. If there’s an aging loved one in your life who’s feeling a little down, a new pet might just be the morale-booster they need.
