The Link Between Depression and Heart-Related Illnesses

Experiencing a heart attack changes life immediately. What seemed important prior to the health emergency suddenly fades into the background, while the main concern becomes helping the injured heart to recover. Life is then filled with adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, all […]

Understanding Anhedonia and How Home Care Helps

After the thrill of the holidays, it’s not unusual for the winter gloom to kick in. Yet what might appear at first glance to be a touch of boredom could in fact be something bigger that should be addressed. Anhedonia, is a loss of interest in activities that someone once liked and is an indication […]

Tips for Noticing and Preventing Senior Depression

After visiting with family members and revisiting cherished traditions and memories throughout the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of nostalgia and sorrow to emerge for the elderly. And while some amount of temporary post-holiday let down can be anticipated, it’s important to be aware that it could develop into senior depression. Depression […]