The autumn season has arrived. While everyone is looking forward to beautiful foliage, bonfires and pumpkin spice everything, fall also brings with it flu season. During fall and winter months, people stay indoors more, passing illnesses more freely. According to the CDC, influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even
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Five Common Autumn Health Risks
It’s finally Autumn! The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures a little cooler. Autumn brings many wonderful things – beautiful foliage, festive holidays and pumpkin spice flavored treats. Along with every season’s benefits, there are also potential downfalls. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 5 Common Autumn Health Risks that you should keep
Read MoreFrightful Feelings: What You Need to Know About Anxiety in Older Adults
October is all about spooky and scary fun, as thrill seekers everywhere flock to haunted houses, costume parties and horror movies. People are willing to seek out and even pay for brief encounters with fear. However, excessive uneasiness and apprehension over time can become a very frightening problem that affects daily functioning and overall wellness.
Read MoreCoping With an Anxiety Disorder
Recently, we discussed several things that you need to know about anxiety in older adults, including symptoms and factors that may influence the development of an anxiety disorder. Everyone experiences stress, which is a reaction to a threat of any kind. Likewise, everyone experiences anxiety, a normal reaction to stressful situations. However, when anxiety persists long
Read MoreThankful for Caregivers
For all those that take care of their loved ones, you deserve a big thank you – as it’s a big job! And as a thank you to you, we wanted to remind you to take care of yourself through the holiday season. The last thing you need is additional stress so here are some
Read MoreBest Gifts for Seniors
Looking for a great gift to get your loved one this holiday season? Here are some great ideas for you! All are available online so they can be ordered and delivered right to you or to your loved one’s doorstep. Memory Loss Digital Calendar Day Clock: This unique clock spells out the week, month and date.
Read MoreFour Things To Do Before Vacationing Without Your Aging Loved One
We’ve been telling you for weeks now – summertime is vacation time. A staggering number of American workers do not take their vacation time, leading to burnout, stress and other negative consequences on their physical and emotional health. This is a well-recognized problem in the healthcare industry, as well as among employers and workers. Meanwhile, around 44
Read MoreFive Hot Summer Tips for Seniors
As we age, many of us enjoy wonderful summertime memories. What fun it is to remember swimming with friends, camping or fishing trips with family, warm nights on the front porch, homemade ice cream, fireworks, and all the carefree fun that summer brings. However, summer temperatures present unique challenges for aging individuals and their caregivers.
Read MoreBack to School: 7 Tips for Lifetime Learners
For students and teachers all over our area, August means back to school. As we age, this time of year may seem less relevant, but it’s a good reminder that learning is good for you no matter your age. In fact, research indicates that those who continue to learn as they age are less affected by the
Read MoreHow to Spot the Signs of Caregiver Stress
In the United States, more than 40 million people serve as unpaid caregivers of adults over the age of 65. Sixty percent of these individuals are also employed in the workforce. Most have other household responsibilities, including maintaining a home and raising children. Most who provide unpaid caregiving are doing so for family members. Caregiving can be extremely rewarding,
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