While the term holistic health isn’t often applied to caregiving, some of the underlying concepts are highly relevant for improving health and wellbeing.
Finding Good Activities as a Caregiver
Being a caregiver doesn’t mean you need to be stuck at home. There are plenty of engaging activities to give you and your family member a much needed break.
The Growing Caregiver Crisis
The need for caregiver support has never been clearer. While there has been some good news, there are still many challenges that face us now.
Sleep Medication Risks and Alternatives for Seniors
Medication is a common way to overcome sleeping problems. However, the risks are much more significant than most people realize, especially for seniors.
Many Seniors Are Taking Too Many Medications
Medication is a regular component of life for many seniors, partly because they live with one or multiple chronic conditions. That medication may have many roles, like reducing pain, preventing deficiencies, reducing disease complications or treating a health condition. Yet, seniors are often taking far too many medications, some of which are completely unnecessary. The […]
Finding Good Songs for Older Adults
The effect of music on mood is well-known. Most of us can think of at least one song that makes us feel happy and brings back good memories. There might also be some that have the opposite effect. Music is even important for people with dementia, as it can reach a part of their brain […]