So many countries all over the world are ramping up and accelerating efforts to get their population vaccinated. Everywhere, people are lining up to get their shots, looking forward to getting back to normal life, or some semblance of it. […]
Memory retention difficulties, cognitive decline, and loneliness and isolation are just among the many mental health issues the elderly population deal with. As caregivers or family members, it’s important to create avenues and opportunities for promoting mental health among seniors.
Depression can happen to us as we age. Depression in older adults may often be ignored, minimized, and come unrecognized. Here are some ways on how you can spot the signs of depression in older adults, especially for your family […]
Whether we are family caregivers catering to our aging parents, or professional ones committed to the calling, these 5 love languages of caregiving can inspire you. These 5 love languages are inspired from renowned marriage expert Dr. Gary Chapman. Love […]
Supporting your parents into old age is part of the Filipino culture. This is deeply rooted along with our deep respect and reverence for all elders. So when your parents get to old age, how are you going to support […]
What is a low-sodium diet and how can it help seniors? Sodium is a mineral that can be found in many different kinds of food. However, it is most commonly found in salt. And, just like sweets, salty foods make […]
There is such a thing called hidden hunger and it’s prevalent in seniors who suffer malnutrition. Imagine being hungry and not getting the food that you need. And imaging not being able to get it. That is hidden hunger. And […]
Are you growing concerned over unusual behaviors that your senior parents are exhibiting? Have you noticed that they are becoming more increasingly forgetful? Or perhaps, there’s just something about their behavior that seems off to you? Whatever the case may […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. In fact, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For men, while it’s a rare occurrence, breast cancer can also develop. In order to […]
So your parents are aging and you decide to keep them in your home so you can better watch over them. Is keeping an aging parent in your home a good thing? How safe is your space for your elders? […]
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