The Importance of Managing Depression in Cardiac Recovery
Having a heart attack changes life immediately. What felt important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes helping the damaged heart to heal. Life is then full of adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, all […]
The Dangers of Senior Loneliness and How Home Health Care in New Hampshire Can Help
We all know intuitively that it’s important for seniors to stay social, but the full impact of senior isolation may surprise you. The latest research shows that seniors who suffer from loneliness and isolation have a 14 percent greater risk of premature death than those who remain socialized, and are twice as unhealthy as those […]
Recognizing the Signs of Geriatric Failure to Thrive
Older adults may be safe at home, but if they are experiencing feelings of isolation, lack of physical and mentally-stimulating activities and a decline in proper eating habits, they will be at a higher risk of developing serious health issues. Geriatric failure to thrive is a serious issue that many older Americans face. According to […]
Spirit-Centered Care: Enriching Caregiving at Home Through Art and Music
Successful aging in the home should go further than simply meeting basic care needs. It should allow an aging loved one to remain as joyful and active as possible so his or her life is honored and quality experiences are still attainable. Using spirit-centered care is a great way to offer that to a loved […]
Spirit-Centered Care: Enriching Caregiving at Home Through Activities
What is spirit-centered care? Beyond basic care, it treats each person as an individual by centering around his or her life story. The sole focus is enhancing the person’s life in personal ways. For example, matching an in-home caregiver from a similar lifestyle perspective provides instant conversation topics and a sense of comfort. The effects? […]
Recognizing Clinical Depression in a Loved One after a Heart Attack or Stroke
It’s not at all unusual for heart attack and stroke survivors to feel angry, agitated, scared or blue. Feeling forced to make lifestyle changes in their daily life is often hard and takes some time from which to adjust. However, as a family caregiver, it is important to recognize when the blues turn into clinical […]
Alzheimer’s: The Rising Epidemic
Activities and Communication Tips for a Better Quality of Life (Central New Hampshire – November 4, 2009) – Alzheimer’s Disease has been a hot topic in recent headlines, and for good reason. The progressive, degenerative neurological disease for which there is presently no cure affects an estimated 35 million people worldwide – a 10 percent […]
Holiday Blues – Depression in the Elderly
The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one’s mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many, who visit elderly parents and family during the holidays who live a distance away. When you visit […]