If you or an elder is feeling isolated, lonely, or emotionally low, these steps that may help improve well-being: -- Visit your doctor and be honest about how you’re feeling emotionally as well as physically. -- Reach out to family and...

Older adults, some of whom have difficulty with daily tasks — like bathing, dressing, cooking, or managing medications — are more likely to have symptoms of depression. In addition, depression is most common among older adults who have the least...

Every year on October 10, the World Health Organization (WHO) observes World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and improve access to care. Mental health matters at every stage of life—but for older adults, it often goes unnoticed and...

Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory infection caused by different flu viruses. It follows a fairly predictable pattern, starting in the fall and ending in the spring. It’s important to understand flu symptoms so you can seek immediate...

In the past, the philosophy in dealing with the elderly diagnosed with cancer may have been to let nature take its course. A senior in their 70's or 80's, diagnosed with a slow growing tumor, may have been deemed...

Signs of hearing loss include: Trouble hearing during phone conversations Problems in following conversations in person A need to turn up the TV volume An inability to hear because of background noise A feeling that others are mumbling Hearing aids today come in sizes that...

Social Security recipients now have the second of three data points that will determine their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. A key gauge for inflation — the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (known as the...

You've worked hard and saved diligently, and before you can enjoy your next chapter, you need to ensure you have healthcare coverage. While Medicare Parts A and B provide essential benefits, they do not cover everything. That's where Medicare...

What are the costs required to keep your aging parents at home? In-home care providers are usually less expensive than the option of a nursing home or an assisted living facility. With Home Care Partners, you have the option...

Externally, an extreme "heat index" with high relative humidity and/or daily temperature can be an important environmental factor in developing heat exhaustion. When the humidity is too high, the sweat on the skin cannot evaporate into the surrounding air...