Depression is a real illness. Treatment can help you live to the fullest extent possible, even when you have another sickness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it’s common to feel sad or discouraged after a heart attack, a cancer diagnosis, or if you are trying to manage a chronic condition like pain.… Continue reading Chronic Illness and Mental Health
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Five Reasons Home Health Care Is on The Rise
If you have tried to get care at home for a loved one, it may have been a difficult and time-consuming process. You are not alone. I also had the experience of trying to find care for an older adult family member, and though I have worked in home care for many years, it is… Continue reading Five Reasons Home Health Care Is on The Rise
Frailty and Older Men
Frailty can have devastating health consequences in older adults: It raises the risk of falling, breaking a bone, becoming hospitalized, developing delirium and dying. And though a growing frailty has always been associated with aging, two studies have found that a small number of frail older men became stronger and less frail as they grew… Continue reading Frailty and Older Men
Living with Chronic Illness: Being Honest About Your Feelings
One of the many daily challenges of living with chronic illness is how to answer the simple question, “How are you?” The polite answer is, “Fine, thanks.” Much of the time I am not fine, but I was taught by my parents I should not complain or, even worse, whine. Illness has taught me that… Continue reading Living with Chronic Illness: Being Honest About Your Feelings