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Most older Americans need no help at all from others. In fact, a lot of them are too busy helping others or contributing to their families, workplaces, and communities in other ways. That said, some older people will eventually need a bit of assistance from others. Here’s a quick look…
The rewards of helping someone every day are endless—so much so that you might forget about your own health and well-being. Explore how to handle the stress of being a long-term caregiver for advice on caring for yourself. Recognize the Signs of Stress Caregivers can sometimes become so consumed with…
Whether you are giving care to an elderly person or you yourself are in your golden years, it is never easy for seniors to have anxiety. And closures because of the pandemic are not helping. The good news is that there are several things you can do for yourself or…
Music therapy isn’t always the first form of therapy you think of when it comes to senior care, but playing and listening to music has been proven to keep the mind young. When you hear some of the best road trip songs from the 1950s or a song your mother…
The nursing shortage can feel scary. There are fewer than ten nurses for every 1,000 people. If something happens to a good chunk of the population, there wouldn’t be enough nurses to go around, and that’s scary. The good thing is understanding the issue makes it easier to address. High…
Most people may experience more back pain while they sleep than during the day while they move around performing their normal daily duties. There are numerous causes for back pain, such as injury, chronic illnesses, arthritis, and more. Some types of backaches can significantly interfere with your quality of sleep…
Many seniors find that saving money is important since many sadly find themselves on a fixed or limited income. At the same time that their income is shrinking, many seniors find that as they age they end up having to take more and more prescriptions. Without a program such as…
There are many benefits that come with getting older, and there are also factors to be aware of when it comes to our health and wellness. As we age our body’s natural defenses become less reliable and as a result, seniors are more susceptible to infection – including pneumonia. Pneumonia…