The holidays are here, and celebration is in the air. For many Livingston seniors, however, the holiday season is a time of anxiety, discontent, and sadness. They see few reasons to smile. Perhaps, they’ve lost special friends from childhood days. They may even be experiencing significant life changes. Whatever the reason, persistent feelings of melancholy…
Mental health is equally as important as physical health. The U.S. Surgeon General once defined mental health as “the successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and providing the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity.” This holds true for everyone – including the elderly. Sadly,…
According to a recent article in Home Healthcare Nurse entitled “Diabetes, Depression, and OASIS-C: A Guide for Home Healthcare Clinicians”, among the population 65 years and older, one in six suffers from depression. There was an additional finding that has some serious implications for our aging population. The research indicates depression is higher among adults…
The holidays are over. While there is a lot of information about holiday blues, there is also a similar issue of post-holiday depression. Everyone has returned home after many fun-filled days of presents and fabulous meals. With the family holiday visits a thing of the past, many elderly may come down with the post-holiday blues.…