Wellness Insights in Quincy, Massachusetts
The Power of Words: What You Should Not Say to Your Senior Loved One
Words are powerful. They can either uplift or break a person’s spirit. This holds especially true for elders. It is probably because old age makes a person more sensitive. When taking care of your senior loved one, you should be extra careful about the things you say to them to avoid hurting their feelings. Allied … Continue reading
Posted in Homecare ServiceThe Dark Side: 5 Things No One Tells You About Geriatric Depression
It is okay to feel sad and blue sometimes. These feelings are a normal part of everyday life. However, you should not confuse sadness with depression. Depression is a mood disorder wherein a person experiences profound sadness that lasts for weeks, months, or years. Contrary to what other people think, depression does not discriminate. It … Continue reading
Posted in Home Health Care6 Ways to Take a Break from Caregiving
Enjoying your personal space and spending leisure time sound like an impossible luxury to a busy caregiver. But you deserve it – as well as the senior you’re taking care of. Put it in your daily to-dos. Allow yourself to rest without feeling guilty about it and find time to do things you enjoy on … Continue reading
Posted in Homecare Service5 Tips to Make Golden Years Interesting and Meaningful
Aging is a very rewarding experience, but it also has some bad reps too. We’ve heard lots of myths about hitting the golden years – becoming vulnerable to diseases, losing one’s independence, or spending more years as an empty nester. Other people think that belonging to the retirement group makes you dispensable assets in the … Continue reading
Posted in Home Health CareDos and Don’ts in Health Care
Our health is something that we should not compromise. For seniors, health care is essential to their day-to-day activities. But our golden years may require us more than an occasional diet and exercise. Once we feel early symptoms of health problems, it would be best to have a caregiver with us. Having our caregiver is … Continue reading
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