As one gets older, fitness can become more difficult for a variety of reasons. However, it is never too late, and rarely too difficult, to create and maintain an exercise routine that works for you.
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Find out how different methods of handling the body of a deceased loved one compare according to things such as cost, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity.
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Regardless of one’s age, social isolation can cause loneliness, sadness, and even depression. For older adults, especially those who live alone, isolation’s negative impact on quality of life makes it crucial to find ways to combat it.
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During your grief experience, committing your thoughts to paper (or digitally) can help you express feelings and come to an understanding about the importance of your loss. Here are a few suggestions for ways to write about, and through, grief.
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You can learn a lot about a culture’s values, traditions, and beliefs through its after-death rituals. These help us gain perspective on how others honor, grieve, and support their loved ones after death.
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As we age, the ability to get around easily can get much more difficult. That’s why it’s important to know what options are available, enabling you or a loved to maintain as much independence and freedom as possible.
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If you or a loved one wishes to age in place and requires additional in-home support, this article will provide tips on how to identify the right level of care, and how to hire a caregiver.
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When someone passes away, a complicated rush of feelings occurs that may be difficult to comprehend. If you are attempting to work through those complicated emotions, or are helping others—especially children—do so, consider some of the activities listed below, which allow one to express and understand the emotions that accompany grief.
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Establishing advance care planning is essential to guarantee that providers and loved ones administer end-of-life care that is consistent with your preferences and values.
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The widespread portrayal of older adults as stereotypes of everything undesirable can have very harmful consequences both on an individual and societal basis. Just like being young offers both freedoms and limitations, being older has its own benefits and drawbacks.
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In situations where grieving a loved one or friend can result in depression, one of the most effective forms of psychotherapy is known as interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT).
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While every individual copes with grief differently, meditating at this sensitive time can help calm an anxious mind, confront emotions, and relieve physical tension.
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If you or a loved one is considering aging in place, it is important to think about how to maintain safety, independence, and comfort given potential changes in one’s physical, mental, and social well-being over time.
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If a loved one has experienced a life-altering accident, is diagnosed with a terminal illness, mental illness, or disability, or if COVID-19 has ushered in its own set of challenges, more individuals may find they need to take on the role of family caregiver.
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This guide works to highlight the ways in which grieving an overdose victim may be particularly unique, and offers assistance and resources in managing that process.
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Understanding the types of grief and where you may lie on the spectrum of bereavement response is essential for your health maintenance.
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In the medical setting, a healthcare proxy (HCP) is an agent that a patient can appoint to make healthcare decisions on their behalf.
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How do you know if you or your loved one are covered for COVID-19 health issues in your employer’s workers’ compensation policy? Find out here.
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Although death is a universally shared experience, it generally doesn’t rank well on the list of popular discussion topics.
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Skilled nursing is high-level medical care that can only be provided by a licensed clinician or therapist at a patient’s home or in a facility.
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