How In Home Care Can Help Fight Depression in Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How In Home Care Can Help Fight Depression in Seniors According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, more than 15 million American adults are affected by depression every year. As we age, certain changes in our lives can increase our risk for depression. In the same way, existing […]
The Psychological Benefits of Senior Companion Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The Psychological Benefits of Senior Companion Care As you age, obstacles arise that can make participating in your favorite activities more difficult. For example, if you’re used to having the freedom to leave the house when you want, but realize it’s no longer safe for you to drive, becoming […]
Fun Summer Activities That Are Perfect for Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Fun Summer Activities That Are Perfect for Seniors With just a few more weeks of warm weather ahead of us, it’s time to ask the big question: did I finish my summer checklist? For seniors, it can be a struggle to find outdoor activities that fit their energy levels […]
Comfort and Care – The Essentials of End-of-Life Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Comfort and Care – The Essentials of End-of-Life Care There are few moments in life – if any – that are more distressing than watching a loved endure a terminal illness. For those who are the primary caregiver for a family member during this stage, this period is especially […]
How Pets Help The Elderly
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How Pets Help The Elderly How do pets help the elderly? By giving unconditional love and acceptance recipients get a daily dose of vitamin P. Have you had your vitamin P today? P stands for pets and their healing power. New vitamin helps us live longer, prevent heart attacks, […]
Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors Depression is a common affliction among the elderly. More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are affected by late-life depression. Only around 10 percent seek treatment for depression however. A stigma surrounds the topic of depression, particularly among […]
The Importance of Friendships and Companions for Elderly Adults
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The Importance of Friendships and Companions for Elderly Adults Humans are naturally social beings, and connection with another person can both stimulate the brain and provide healthy interactions. Did you know that studies of elderly people and social isolation concluded that those without adequate social interaction were twice as likely to […]
In-Home Care Activities For Seniors In Bellevue, WA
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 In-Home Care Activities For Seniors In Bellevue, WA As you probably know already, Seattle is a wonderful city that has so much to offer. If you’re looking for things to do in the Seattle area, you might not get many suggestions outside of Seattle’s city limits. However, people who […]
Helping Lift an Elderly Loved One Out of Depression
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Helping Lift an Elderly Loved One Out of Depression More than six million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from depression. One of the major factors for this is the loss of independence. For seniors living well on their own, rates of depression are quite low, but medical […]
The Importance of Socialization
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The Importance of Senior Socialization Socialization in Life’s Stages With summer just around the corner, people start to think about reunions, neighborhood BBQs, and spending time with our friends and family. As human beings, we are designed by nature, to seek out others and connect with each other. From […]