Caring for seniors with mental disorders is a responsibility that requires compassion, patience, and understanding. People of all ages, including seniors, can face a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. There are also other conditions that affect the mind, including cognitive decline and dementia. Some of these conditions may […]
Depression
Here’s How Pets Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression In Seniors
Anxiety and depression are some of the most prevalent mental health problems throughout the world and seniors have a particularly high risk of developing these health conditions. In fact, a 2020 survey revealed that one in four adults ages 65 and up reported anxiety or depression. Having to deal with strong negative emotions can be overwhelming, and […]
My Elderly Mother is So Negative – Caring for a Loved One with Depression
“My elderly mother is so negative”. Have you ever thought that? Perhaps it seems like she’s always complaining. That she’s quick to see the negative side of things and never the positive. Sometimes being negative is just a habit or perhaps a way to get attention. In many cases though, that negativity is a sign […]
Lost Connections Review – Can The Book Help With Your Depression?
Lost Connections taps into the underlying causes of depression, looking at what may really be going on, along with potential solutions.
How to Make Your Own Weighted Blanket for Seniors, Depression or Anxiety.
Weighted blankets are often expensive to buy, yet they can have large impacts. To get around the problem of cost, this post highlights how you can make such a blanket yourself.
Caregiver Depression – It Isn’t Always What You Think
We often have firm ideas about what depression should look like. While they’re often true, caregiver depression can take on different forms as well.