Mental Health

blessed home caregiver burnout

Caregiver Burnout: What Is It and What You Can Do About It

Caregiving for a family member has its own demands. It can definitely be overwhelming and exhausting. It can lead to caregiver burnout. Here are steps you can take to regain some balance and find a sense of joy, hope, and […]
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promoting mental health among seniors

5 Tips for Promoting Mental Health Among Seniors

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. 
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depression in older adults

Depression in Older Adults: Recognize the Signs

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 […]
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aging strategy older women

Healthy Aging Strategies for Older Women

Healthy aging involves maintaining good health and wellness habits. However, it’s important to understand that women’s health and aging needs are different from men. Here are some healthy aging strategies for older women. These tips are important in helping our […]
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benefits of socialization

Health Benefits of Socialization for Seniors

With the COVID-19 pandemic, our world became constricted. Locked down. Closed off. Large groups are no longer allowed to gather. We are confided to those we share a house with. And even if we’re outside, we must remain 6 feet […]
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elderly anxiety

How to Cope with Elderly Anxiety

There are many challenges to caring for an elderly loved one. However, this is compounded when your elderly charge has anxiety. Elderly anxiety can be difficult, not just for you, but of course to your loved one who is struggling […]
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obesity in seniors

Obesity in Seniors: What are the Health Risks?

Obesity in seniors is becoming more and more prevalent in many countries, even here in the Philippines. What does this mean for our senior parents and loved ones? With the modern eating habits and our digital lifestyle, more and more […]
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elderly anxiety

15 Tips to Help You Deal with Elderly Anxiety

As an adult child of an elderly parent, seeing them suffer may be challenging, if not heartbreaking. What you may not realize is that a lot of what they may be going through could be caused by elderly anxiety. Many […]
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elderly living alone warning signs

Four Warning Signs Your Elderly Parents Need Help at Home

Here in the Philippines, it’s common for elderly parents to live with their children. However, there are also still instances when elderly parents or relatives live in their own homes. Some may be regularly visited by family members. However, we […]
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elderly loneliness

Help Prevent Elderly Loneliness: Here’s What You Can Do

Elderly loneliness may be more common than you think. Find out what you can do about it. Aging can be lonely and isolating. You may not realize it, but there are many internal and external changes that are happening to […]
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