For many seniors, moving to a nursing home can lead to depression. Family caregivers can help their loved ones integrate into their new environment by using a few simple strategies to keep their spirits up during the transition to senior housing.
10 CommentsMany individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes simultaneously grapple with depression. For many, proper management of their mental health is key to the proper management of their physical disease.
1 CommentAlthough it’s common for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to occasionally become agitated, angry or aggressive, redirection techniques are an effective method of managing these difficult behaviors.
3 CommentsDoctors and researchers often recommend music therapy for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
5 CommentsWhen siblings can’t agree on an elderly parent’s care needs, it might be time to bring in an objective third party to help resolve differences.
29 CommentsWhile death is inevitable, this fact does not make it any easier to endure the pain of losing a loved one. We're often unprepared for the roller coaster of emotions that we experience while grieving, but there are ways to cope.
25 CommentsThere are hundreds of magnetic therapy products on the market, but do they work for arthritis pain?
1 CommentStarting hospice care can be a difficult decision, but the benefits for terminally ill patients and their family members are undeniable. A caregiver shares how hospice provided compassionate end-of-life care and pain management for both her parents.
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