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Together We Can Cope: A Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Anxiety

May 15, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Anxiety is a significant condition that affects seniors as well as those younger. It can also be tricky to understand, which is why this post discusses the area.

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Common Elderly Mental Health Issues and How to Deal With Them

May 13, 2024 By Hamza Hamid 2 Comments

When talking about seniors, we often focus on physical health. Yet, mental health remains a significant area as well. After all, a person’s mental health affects their quality of life and poor mental health can lead to physical issues, especially as mental health impacts decisions. Mental health can also be challenging, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution. […]

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Multicultural Caregiving and Mental Health: Addressing Stigma and Providing Support

May 8, 2024 By Karl Bowman Leave a Comment

These days, few people can deny the importance of mental health. Yet, actually finding the mental health support you need can be surprisingly tricky. Getting support is even more challenging when you’re part of a minority group, as people on the outside may not understand the specific challenges you face or how to help you. […]

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The Unexpected Nature of Grief for Caregivers

September 25, 2023 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Grief for caregivers can present in many different ways. It can also be driven by more than the death of a loved one.

Healthy Habits For Caregivers

September 9, 2023 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Healthy habits for caregivers are surprisingly powerful as ways to improve your health and feel better. So, what habits are worth pursuing?

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Anxiety Medication for the Elderly: Precautions and Considerations

June 16, 2023 By Anastasia Tonkonogova Leave a Comment

Anxiety disorders can be overwhelming and are often misunderstood. Rather than simply meaning that people are anxious (a challenge we all face occasionally), an anxiety disorder makes many tasks overwhelming, if not almost, potentially contributing to social isolation and depression. These conditions aren’t limited to the young. Instead, they can affect anyone regardless of age, […]

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