RECENT POSTS IN April, 2021
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The Dangers of Seasonal Allergies on Seniors
Some drug-free ways to help older adults breathe easy again While allergies are often considered a condition that presents earlier in life, seniors are not exempt from the onset of annoying allergy symptoms. Age-related changes to the immune system may leave older adults at greater risk for infections and allergic inflammation. To complicate matters further, […]
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The Alarming Numbers on Geriatric Suicide
Effective suicide prevention starts with all of us Older adults make up 12% of the US population, but account for 18% of all suicide deaths. The number rises even higher for those over age 85, with elderly males having the highest risk among all older adults. Seniors have been particularly vulnerable to the psychological health […]
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Tax Preparation Can Be Taxing
Tips and Resources for Seniors with Cognitive Diseases Tax returns can be confusing for anyone. Social security, tax credits, tax exemptions, stimulus checks – the very thought of tax preparation is taxing on the brain. Too often tax preparation can become incrementally more difficult to understand and manage as people age. Changing technology, complex rules […]
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Identifying and Managing Stress in Seniors
As we all experienced firsthand in 2020, stress can be debilitating or even aggravate health problems. For seniors, stress and aging often go hand-in-hand. Physical changes, loss of independence and the pressure of providing care for a spouse or sibling are common stress triggers for seniors. We each experience and process stress in different ways. […]
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