e-Pamphlet – Mental Health warning signs
early 20 percent of people over age 60 suffer from some type of mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, hoarding disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
early 20 percent of people over age 60 suffer from some type of mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, hoarding disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.
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Most seniors want to stay living at home for as long as possible, but their children worry about whether their parents are living safely and have the necessary supports.
Families often struggle with how to cope when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
Isolation and depression are two very common characteristics of aging. Many people lose touch with their friends and social networks due to a variety of reasons.
The costs of senior living can be challenging for many families, especially as parents age and as medical conditions surface.
Aging in place is the ideal concept for those who want to live in their own home for as long as possible. However, to age in place safely means having the support to ensure that the senior’s personal care needs are met.
Helping a loved one fulfill their wish to stay living at home can be very rewarding. You are helping your parents maintain the quality of life that they want to have.