PEDICURE
How to Prevent, Detect, & Treat...
Q: How can we get my older mother to drink more water? She is susceptible to urinary tract infections and seems to be often dehydrated no matter what we do. We were also wondering if coffee and tea are okay, or should they be avoided to reduce dehydration? And what are symptoms of dehydration in
How Much Medication to Lower Blood...
What should an older adult’s blood pressure be? And what if that older person is over age 75? It’s an important question to consider, because in many cases, the medical care that is ideal at age 50 is no longer ideal as people get into their 70s, 80s, or 90s. And high blood pressure —
Caregiver Coaching – Helping Partners Find...
When Gary’s wife, Mary Ellen, was diagnosed with dementia, he faced the taxing challenges of becoming a primary caregiver. He never expected to be put in this position, and balancing daily care, emotional strain, and uncertainty about what to expect next left him searching for qualified guidance. Gary found support through the Caregiver Coaching program
Mental Health and Work-Life Balance: Strategies...
March 21, 2025 In today’s whirlwind of responsibilities, balancing work, family, and personal well-being can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Sound familiar? Many women find themselves caught between career demands, societal expectations, and personal aspirations, often at the cost of their mental health. But here’s the truth: you can’t
How Poor Sleep Fuels Mental Health...
March 24, 2025 Persistent feelings of sadness, disappointment, and hopelessness, along with noticeable emotional, mental, and physical changes, can make daily life challenging. When such emotions last for more than two weeks, occur almost every day, and persist for most of the day, they may indicate an underlying mental illness called depression. Sleep disturbances are
How to Support a Loved One...
Dementia is a progressive cognitive decline that affects a person’s memory, thinking and reasoning abilities. Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming for both the individual and their family, as it often requires ongoing medical evaluations and mental health assessments. These assessments, while essential in dementia diagnosis and tracking its progression, can be stressful for
Understanding Schizophrenia Beyond Myths and Misconceptions...
When we hear the word schizophrenia, most of us picture scenes from movies, people hearing voices, acting unpredictably, or being completely detached from reality. But these portrayals often miss the mark. The truth is, schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood mental illness, and it affects people across age groups, backgrounds, and walks of life.
Why “What Happened to You?” Matters...
May 28, 2025 In everyday conversations, whether at home, in workplaces, classrooms, or other places, we often default to asking: “What’s wrong with you?” It is a question that may seem straightforward or even concerned, but it often carries an undercurrent of judgment. It presumes a flaw, a deficiency, a fault within the person. Consider
How to Build Successful Mental Wellness...
In a world that thrives on speed, productivity, and constant connectivity, the quiet toll it takes on the minds and hearts of employees often goes unnoticed. But the tides are turning. Across boardrooms and break rooms, companies are awakening to the profound truth: the health of the workplace lies in the wellbeing of its people.
Senior living attitudes are changing –...
The more things change…Argentum published a new survey of senior living executives last month, querying execs about tech adoption, including thoughts about AI in senior living. The report (also sponsored by A Place for Mom) compared two sets of responses about tech from 2023 and 2024 – enabling a possible comparison. On the upbeat side,
