About a fifth of adults above the age of 55 years in the U.S. face some form of mental health concern. Unfortunately, many of them often go undiagnosed and therefore untreated. If you are caring for an aging loved one, it is crucial to know the signs of mental health problems in older adults and…
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Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent types of mental illness and it affects about 10 to 20 percent of the American population over the age of 65. Anxiety can have detrimental effects on one’s quality of life. As older adults are more likely to complain about physical discomfort rather than mental or emotional anguish, it’s…
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Throughout the years, you are likely to hear many facts about the aging process, many of which may make you stressed. The great news is that most of these facts that people speak of are not true at all. Rather than live life in fear, here is some information to help you discard these aging…
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Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other types of memory-related conditions, like everyone else, need to benefit from connection and fulfillment. If you are caring for an aging loved one with dementia, read on for some engaging, interactive activities for older adults with dementia. These activities will provide productive, enjoyable, and innovative ways to…
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Unfortunately, older adults have always been the main target of identity thieves for as long as they have existed. Older adults are frequently lonely, vulnerable, trusting, socially isolated, and may be suffering from cognitive decline. Furthermore, many older people do not check their credit reports on a regular basis, if at all, making early detection…
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Many Americans suffer from memory-related conditions and this has a direct impact on their quality of life. The problem with memory loss is that it impacts the ability to perform routine day-to-day tasks. These include shopping, mailing letters or even chores such as cooking. At its worst, these simple tasks can even become hazardous to…
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Mental illnesses are health conditions that impair a person’s emotions, thoughts, or behavior, resulting in distress and an inability to cope with daily functioning. The World Health Organization reported in 2017 that approximately 15% of adults over age 60 suffer from a mental disorder. Common mental disorders in this age group include depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and…
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Loneliness is one of the most frequent and least acknowledged health issues that can affect older adults. Aging brings with it a variety of issues that lead to social isolation, such as the deaths of family members and friends, relocation, and the development of chronic illnesses. Worse still, loneliness may lead to a variety of…
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Is it possible for your loved one to receive proper attention in assisted living vs. in-home care? Many of us caregivers have wondered about this at one point. It turns out that assisted living provides a lot more than just safe, attentive care for its residents, and that it may be just what your loved…
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Looking for an elderly living community might be scary. You may feel overwhelmed about selecting the best for yourself or a loved one as you go through a stack of gleaming community brochures (which can all seem the same). There are, thankfully, easier ways to choose a senior apartment home than sifting through marketing brochures.…
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