Posts Tagged ‘senior care’
SEVEN (7) TYPES OF DEMENTIA
As we age most of us experience some health changes. Perhaps one of the most dreaded is memory loss. While some forgetfulness can be upsetting, it can also be a normal part of aging. All of us can misplace items and eventually find them. Someone with dementia may misplace an item by putting it in…
Read MoreAt Least 9 Things to Understand About Depression in Seniors
As we age and life inevitably changes, we can become depressed. This is a brief overview of depression in seniors and suggestions for the individual and for family and friends on ways to deal with this. What is Depression? Depression, often referred to as Major Depressive Disorder, which differs from sadness, is a serious condition…
Read MoreTen (10) Tips for Caregivers and Seniors to Combat Loneliness and Isolation Over the Holidays (and Beyond…)
Maintain current connections with friends and family. Make the effort to stay connected to those already in your life. If possible, call friends and schedule coffee or lunch. Pick up the phone and call one person per day for a short conversation. Who haven’t you talked to for a while? This week I intentionally reached…
Read MoreWhat is New with Senior Resource Options?
There is a lot new with Senior Resource Options (SRO)! Senior Resource Options (SRO) has a new member business, a new website and a new newsletter! Senior Resource Options (SRO) is a group of professionals that offers services to seniors and their families. StaffLink’s founder and President, Gretchen Curry, is a founding member of Senior…
Read MoreFour (4) Ways to Stay Connected as We Age
This article is addressed to seniors, those who interact with seniors, and those who will live long enough to become seniors themselves – in other words, all of us. It was inspired by a line in the new Matlock series with Kathy Bates that I will paraphrase: “Funny thing happens when people age. We can…
Read MoreSix (6) Exercises for Seniors to Start Improving Balance and Reduce Fall Risk
As we age we are at higher risk of falling. Causes can vary but can include diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, vision, thyroid, nerve, blood pressure, osteoporosis, foot pain, inner ear problems, dizziness and balance issues, along with loss of muscle mass and weak core issues and possible medicine side effects.…
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