There is strong evidence that one’s home and living environment are closely linked to their well-being. Homes provide security, control, belonging, identity, privacy, and more. The home and having a…

Staying active and engaged is extremely important for all adults including seniors. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, staying active can lower the risk of many…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke each year; about 25 percent occur in people…

Some older adults have trouble swallowing foods or liquids. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the risk for swallowing difficulty, known as dysphagia, can increase with age,…

According to the National Institute on Aging, both palliative and hospice care offer symptom management, relief of suffering and end-of-life care. However, even with these common focuses, in many ways,…

Memory problems, cognitive decline and a growing loneliness epidemic, all make seniors especially vulnerable to mental health issues. According to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study of mental health…