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You finally make it to the doctor’s office after waiting weeks for an appointment. You have been paying close attention to the changes you’ve noticed in your aging parent, and you’re ready to explain what concerns you most. Yet, before you know it, the appointment is finished, and you’re heading
It’s easy to assume that anxiety has a clear cause. Something happens, stress builds, and anxiety follows. That’s how we tend to think about it. But as people grow older, that pattern doesn’t always hold true. Anxiety in older adults can appear without an obvious trigger, and it often has
When it comes to aging well, we often think about keeping our minds sharp and our spirits high. Yet physical strength, agility, and equilibrium are the true engines of independence. They affect nearly every area of life—how easily someone can move, interact with others, and maintain confidence in daily routines.
Watching someone you care about manage the daily challenges of COPD is not easy. You see them struggle with fatigue and breathlessness, and you want to do all you can to help. What you might not realize is that COPD often brings along other health issues, known as comorbidities, which
We have all been there: counting sheep, slowing down our breathing, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to shut down to allow us the sleep we desperately need. As we grow older, it can be even more challenging to get enough sleep. Older adults
From nutrition and exercise to social connections and cognitive stimulation: learn how to nurture seniors’ physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
Let’s head to the bathroom for a moment, particularly at the time you need to relieve your bowels. Feeling a bit uncomfortable? It’s okay, you’re not alone—but we should all be mindful, because what goes on in your stool can help you know more about what is going on in your body. Learn how.
There are now more tools and options in your medical toolbox to help you work together with patients. The message has finally shifted from a cold and clinical perspective to one rooted in personal empowerment. You and the patient are a team. Here’s how to help encourage your patients down successful paths to health!
There is no telling how long this pandemic and the associated risks will last, but the good news is that you can take simple steps immediately to reduce your risk and go on about your business—albeit with modifications. With all the information out there, these are the most up-to-date advisories.
To support clients’ overall sense of wellbeing and health, you can place control in their hands with this 11-point checklist designed to minimize their risk while receiving at-home care. Share it with clients, and encourage its use as a step-by-step guide to ease minds and keep more clients safe.
In the interest of promoting more robust discourse around the importance of regular vaccinations for serious but preventable contagious conditions, MHA@GW is hosting a guest post series in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). AgingCare.com has paired with MHA@GW to encourage people of all ages to receive the proper
