Recognizing Depression in Seniors and How Assisted Living Can Help Although depression occurs all too often among seniors, it is not a normal aspect of aging. Recognizing the risk factors for depression is essential in providing effective treatment. Depression is more...
Mental Health Is as Important as Physical Health Mental health is as important as physical health in maintaining overall well-being in every phase of life. The following five strategies can ensure that seniors keep their sense of well-being in both mind and body!...
The First 3 Months Transition is challenging for everyone, yet it can be especially difficult for seniors, as it means leaving long-standing routines and habits. That’s why it’s important that friends and loved ones can be there to lend a hand during these monumental...
Staying in Touch Just because a family member or loved one has moved into an assisted living or retirement community doesn’t mean you can’t maintain the same kind of relationship you had when they were living on their own. Although it can be challenging when a friend...
Managing Stress In recent years, doctors and researchers have started to better understand how stress impacts the body. Ongoing stress can be bad for mental and physical health, resulting in conditions like anxiety, depression and heart problems. Even after...
