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There is a certain social stigma that is still attached to mental health issues with elders. As a result, they are less likely to speak up about their problems in fear that people may not understand what they may be going through. In addition to this, declining  mental health in senior citizens is often written off as the price of age. A statistical study showed that 20% of elders above 55 years of age struggle with mental health problems, but only 2-3% of them get the care they need. Hence, it is necessary to give attention where required and address these illnesses. Causes of Elderly Mental Health People should understand that mental health issues are not signs of weakness, failure, or character flaw. Some of the most common causes for the onset of elderly mental health issues are: Physical health – With older age, it is common to experience or witness a decline in several physical abilities. Physical abilities decrease at a much faster rate without regular exercise, a...

For many Americans, the weekend of Memorial Day signals the start of summer. But for seniors, particularly military veterans and families who follow a tradition of service to country, the holiday is a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by many to preserve our freedoms. For our elderly population, Memorial Day is about remembrance . And this year as the nation struggles out from under a global pandemic, it seems appropriate that in addition to remembering our fallen soldiers we honor essential workers, first responders and loved ones who fought hard in this war against Covid-19. With older adults in the highest risk group of being hospitalized or dying due to the coronavirus, many seniors may be grieving the death of a spouse, loved ones, close friends and even a caregiver or other essential worker who provided in-home care or critical support. At Amada Senior Care, we understand how important Memorial Day is to the senior veterans, aging loved ones and their families who we ...

Caregiving for a family member with Dementia during the pandemic can undoubtedly add anxiety and additional burden. Lack of access to hired help and limited face-to-face contact with professionals may be adding to the stress of caregiving specifically while caring for Dementia.   Here are a few frequently asked questions related to taking care for Dementia patients at home , especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I help a family member with Dementia follow COVID safety protocols? Explain information related to safety protocols of the pandemic slowly using short sentences.  Provide this information when the person is most alert during the day. Give gentle reminders whenever needed, to help the patient revise the information. Place signs and/or give demonstrations, e.g., to wash/sanitize hands in the bathroom and near the entrance of the house.  New information is confusing for people with Dementia and can often incre...

Stroke is considered the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of long-term disability in the US. The CDC estimates that every year nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke and among these, about 610,000 are first or new strokes. While stroke is a serious issue that threatens and affects millions of people, up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. The American Stroke Association recognizes May as American Stroke Month , and works to raise awareness and reduce the incidence of stroke. While stroke can be caused by a variety of factors, aging puts you at a higher risk year by year. According to most medical research centers, nearly 75 percent of all strokes occur in older adults over 65, and your risk of stroke more than doubles each decade between age 55 and 85. What is a Stroke? A stroke can be classified as a “brain attack,” where blood flow to the brain is stopped due to a blockage or a clot. The brain cells in the area begin to die due to a lack of oxygen or...

Senior citizen mental health care is just as important and physical health care after they recover from any illness, especially with COVID-19 presently as it can be quite taxing on the mind to constantly see people passing or losing their loved ones due to this deadly pandemic. Senior citizens and elders as it is face enough physical health issues that they do not require the added burden of mental instability during these tough times. It is the duty of those who can help to lend a helping hand and offer mental and physical health care resources to an elderly person recovering from COVID-19. Since senior citizens are more susceptible to contracting the virus and are at a higher risk of losing the battle, it is important to stay vigilant and specially considerate to them. Designated staff It is important for older people to be provided with designated nursing and attending services to cater to their needs and requirements. Not every caregiver is as patient or understanding to be a...

COVID-19 has emerged as one of the deadliest viruses faced by humanity in recent times. Despite all the medical advancements, the world has been engrossed in a global pandemic for the last one and a half years now. The effects were unprecedented, and the healthcare infrastructure was caught off guard. This pandemic not only impacted the physiological well-being of the affected and others around but also took a toll on mental health , especially for the elder members of the family. India, the home to the world’s second-largest population, fought the first wave of the coronavirus-induced pandemic quite effectively. However, the same cannot be said in the current conditions of the second wave hitting the 1.3 billion Indians. There are two battles that Indians are struggling with: keeping themselves safe and the other is to keep themselves sane, especially with the elderly population. The mental health issues amongst the old age population have been on the rise and are expected to increa...

It has been an unnerving and anxiety-ridden time for older adults, being at higher risk of developing more serious complications from Covid-19. In addition to being vulnerable as well as more isolated during the pandemic, they also need to stay alert to scammers and con artists who target seniors. May 15 th marks National Senior Fraud Awareness Day, a reminder for older Americans and their families to learn about and guard against a variety of financial scams as criminals grow more creative with coronavirus-themed fraud. According to the National Council on Aging , older adults lose an estimated $3 billion to financial scams each year. As in other crises, con artists try to capitalize on people’s fears and hopes. For example last year, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued warnings to companies touting products like essential oils, teas and colloidal silver as treatments or cures. Now that vaccines are available, one of this yea...