October is National Healthy Lung Month and now that the weather is getting cooler and seniors will be spending more time indoors it’s a good time to learn about some of the common pollutants that are found inside homes, especially during the winter months. Indoor air quality often isn’t great when houses are shut up…
ADL and IADL stands for activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. They’re one of the best ways to determine when your older parent needs help around the home. What are they and why are they the best gauge? Breaking Down ADLs and IADLs ADLs are the activities your dad needs to…
No matter how long your elderly family member has been taking care of herself, there comes a time when she may need to have help with at least some areas of her life. When that time comes, you may have to approach the situation carefully to make sure that you’re respecting her autonomy while also…
Managing Depression During COVID: 6 Steps for Successfully manage the depression: Experts call it the underlying crisis. While COVID-19 cases spike around the country, more than a third of Americans report related depression and anxiety. As the pandemic lingers, managing depression can become that much more difficult. These proven steps can help patients, and you,…