10 Ways to Spot Mental Illness in Seniors
Aging can be a tough process for not only your senior but you and the rest of your family as well. Unfortunately, mental illness can create even more stress during the aging process, with many cases going undiagnosed or untreated. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 15% of adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental disorder. As your loved one ages, it’s important to be able to spot mental illness. What might be...
5 Ways to Fight Senior Isolation
Aging can be lonely for many seniors, so it’s important to help your loved one combat senior isolation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 11 million, or 28% of people aged 65 and older, lived alone in 2010. As people get older, their likelihood of living alone only increases. Many seniors feel like they’re just running out the clock, and will often become depressed and isolated. Fighting Senior Isolation It’s up to you to remind...
