When you are deciding on life changes, opt for New Year’s resolutions to improve your health. Making your wellness a priority is a key step in becoming and staying healthy, for senior citizens and individuals of every age. Eat Nutritious Foods While you may not need as many calories as you get older, it is… Read More »
Take Notice of Depression Symptoms
While it is normal to feel sad sometimes, depression symptoms are clues that it may be time to get help. Getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying active are building blocks to a healthy life. It is true depression symptoms vary from person to person, but often these key components of good health are ignored when… Read More »
Why Meditation Is Good for Your Brain Health
Brain health is an essential ingredient for a balanced, prosperous life. Constant stress can age your brain, but meditation can promote brain health. Studies have shown that a consistent meditation practice can decrease stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. If you are seeking guidance on how to meditate, contact Van Blarcom Consulting. Through guided visualization and meditation, you… Read More »
All You Need to Know About Senior Health Care in 2017
We all have concerns about aging. No matter what our age is, most of us have sought health-related advice at one point or another. Preventative care, wellness, and caregiving are just a few of the common health concerns that many seniors have. The good news is that you’re not alone. Our senior population is ever-growing. In… Read More »
Help Your Elderly Parents with a Medication Reminder
If your parents don’t live with you, it can be hard to track their medication frequency, especially if both parents are on different schedules. In many instances, they just forget or even retake the medicine if they can’t remember having done so. At this point, you’re naturally worried about their health and the effects of skipping… Read More »
7 Elderly Care Apps Every Caregiver Needs
Caregivers have a demanding job that can be utterly overwhelming at times. While support from friends and family can help alleviate the burden, apps can ease some of the stress that comes with caregiving. The world of caregiving is dominated by awesome apps that can technically do everything. From assisting in health emergencies to getting… Read More »
5 Engaging Activities for Dementia Patients
Dementia is a daily reality for around five million people in the US. While the research suggests that statistically fewer people are developing dementia, many still do. Those with high-stress lives are particularly vulnerable. It’s important to understand that dementia is a catch-all term for numerous conditions that compromise mental ability. What may be almost… Read More »
The Importance of Vitamin D for Seniors
Vitamins are essential to our health. If we don’t get them from food, the alternative is taking a supplement. Some seniors though, do not eat enough foods to get one essential vitamin – vitamin D. They also don’t take a supplement or head outdoors to get it from the sun. This can lead to a… Read More »
Alzheimer’s Disease Testing: What’s the Point?
I was chatting with a friend in his late 60s. He was complaining about his memory and how his wife keeps telling him to see the doctor and get checked for Alzheimer’s disease. “What’s the point in getting tested?” he said. “There’s no cure. Why should I go looking for bad news if the doctors… Read More »
How to Help a Child Who Suffers from Anxiety or Depression
Discovering that your child is depressed and watching him or her struggle through each day is a painful experience for any parent to live through. It’s important to dig deeper to find out whether your child is actually struggling with depression or whether the cause of their pain is due to anxiety – it can… Read More »
