Mental health is very important for seniors, particularly if they are living at home. A familiar environment is crucial for our elderly loved ones, especially if they are in the process of healing from surgery or chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. However, the mental health of seniors is…
Depression represents one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the US and can affect adults of any age. In fact, over 34 million Americans aged 65 or over currently have some form of depression, often triggered by factors such as social isolation or the effects of long-term physical…
December is typically considered the happiest time of the year with holiday fever seemingly everywhere. Turn on the television, go online, or visit any store in the neighborhood, and you will find yourself bombarded with images of joyful people surrounded by festive holiday decorations and loving family and friends. High…
While arthritis is associated with a deteriorating physical condition, a new study suggests that it also can affect an arthritis patient’s psychological condition. Arthritis includes more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions, the most common of which is osteoarthritis. Other forms of arthritis that occur often are rheumatoid arthritis,…
