by Brittney Blanchard | Jun 5, 2013 | Senior Health & Wellness
According to the AARP, one of the top reasons older adults are admitted into hospitals is because of: Medication problems. Drug reactions of some sort led to 1.9 million hospital stays in 2008. Medications most commonly involved: corticosteroids, blood thinners,...
by Brittney Blanchard | May 15, 2013 | Senior Health & Wellness
Seniors and the generation before them practically invented outdoor activities. Mountain biking, mountaineering, skiing, you name it, when our seniors were young, they were out in the mountains, pioneering outdoor activities. Unfortunately, they are also the first to...
by Brittney Blanchard | May 8, 2013 | Senior Health & Wellness
As adults, we’ve grown a thick skin. When times are tough, so are we. But, that mentality has some serious drawbacks. As we age, that pride can become a barrier to good health. Instead of talking to people about what we’re experiencing and seeking help, we learn to...
by Brittney Blanchard | Apr 17, 2013 | Senior Health & Wellness
Recently, hoarding has received widespread media attention. People with compulsive hoarding disorder keep things that stir both awe and disgust. Laughter is a common response, but it’s hard not feeling sympathetic too. We’ve all experienced moments where we’ve hung...
by Brittney Blanchard | Mar 27, 2013 | Senior Health & Wellness
Often when people are hospitalized, they look forward to going home, but going home isn’t always the relief they imagined. Living with one or multiple conditions after hospitalization may be complicated for many seniors depending on their circumstances. There are...
by Brittney Blanchard | Mar 20, 2013 | Senior Health & Wellness
Physical, sexual and emotional abuse are a terrible reality for thousands of elders. Those responsible for their elder care are, in some circumstances, causing harm. The emotions and shame that follows abuse can be difficult to confront for both the victims and their...
