Category: Mental Health
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This month CarePlus Home Health took part in programming that helped us …
Depression in Older Adults
It’s Not Just “Getting Old” – Depression in Older Adults May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the National Institute …
Holidays and Dementia — How to Make it Work?
Dementia is a difficult disease to handle at the best of times–but mix in the constant sensory stimulation of the …
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Staying Cognitively Active
Can we help prevent cognitive change? We know that as we age, our body and brain change as well. Every …
8 Easy Winter Mood Boosters for Seniors
When the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, our moods can plummet. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a legitimate …
9 Benefits of Home Health Care
Professionalism. You may be uncertain about handing over care of your loved one to a stranger, but our home health …
Taste the Rainbow!
No, we’re not talking Skittles, colored with Blue #1, Red #40, and Yellow #6–we’re talking red bell peppers, butternut squash, …
Is It Dementia–Or Is It Depression?
At one point in your parents’ life, depression was a topic no one spoke about–if they were even aware of …
Elder Anger – Where Does the Rage Come From?
In the last newsletter we discussed depression in the elderly, but we haven’t yet touched on another of the most …
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Quick Stress Relief Tips for Family and Caregivers
Dealing with a loved one who’s ill or incapacitated is stressful; we all know this. Unfortunately, though, the psychological needs …
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