http://independence4seniors.com/index.php en tammy.brown@corecubed.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-24T14:46:25+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/five-tips-for-helping-an-elderly-depressed-person http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/five-tips-for-helping-an-elderly-depressed-person#When:14:46:25Z It’s heartbreaking to witness an aging relative decline due to depression’s grip, and knowing what can be done to improve quality of life can make a huge difference. The following five steps can help to break the depression cycle and foster a more healthy life for an elderly depressed… Alzheimer's disease, healthy habits, long-term care, 2012-04-24T14:46:25+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/independence-4-seniors-dispels-common-myths http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/independence-4-seniors-dispels-common-myths#When:14:44:04Z You’ve heard the expression, “You can’t believe everything you hear,” and educating yourself about Alzheimer’s disease and the similar symptoms of depression are important measures to experience the best health outcomes for yourself or a loved one. There’s so much information available regarding Alzheimer’s disease, but how do you… Alzheimer's disease, long-term care, 2012-04-17T14:44:04+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/whether-dementia-or-depression-treatment-will-help http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/whether-dementia-or-depression-treatment-will-help#When:14:41:58Z Independence 4 Seniors understands the struggle families face when determining a loved one’s treatment needs—and a first step can be as easy as a memory screening. Whether the cognitive decline is caused by dementia or depression, prompt diagnosis and treatment are important. If it’s depression, memory, concentration and energy… Alzheimer's disease, long-term care, 2012-04-10T14:41:58+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/depression-or-alzheimers-know-the-difference http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/depression-or-alzheimers-know-the-difference#When:14:09:19Z With strikingly similar symptoms, dementia and depression can be confused or misdiagnosed by family members. And, as Alzheimer’s becomes more prevalent in America, many are on the lookout for signs of the disease in their senior loved ones and themselves. Observe for the following subtle differences between the two… long-term care, 2012-04-03T14:09:19+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/when-faced-with-long-term-care-needs http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/when-faced-with-long-term-care-needs#When:11:45:49Z Take a closer look at in-home care Deciding what type of long-term care loved ones need when they are no longer able to live totally independently is an important decision that should not be considered lightly. If given the option to live one's golden years in an institutional setting or… home care costs, long-term care, quality of life, 2010-03-17T11:45:49+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/looking-for-a-home-care-bargain http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/looking-for-a-home-care-bargain#When:00:04:32Z Beware: Some types of care hide expensive implications As the economy struggles, it's hard to avoid the sordid stories of scammers and criminals preying on the weak and vulnerable. When it comes to the frail elderly, the stories of exploitation are doubly unsettling. For those whose loved ones are cared… elder abuse, home care costs, 2010-03-10T00:04:32+00:00 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/entry/exercise-at-80 http://independence4seniors.com/index.php/blog/exercise-at-80#When:00:10:19Z A Little Goes a Long Way Towards Maintaining Independence A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and fitness is highly emphasized in today's society, but when it comes to the frail elderly, exercise and fitness are not necessarily health topics that come readily to mind. However, the benefits of even moderate… exercise, healthy habits, quality of life, 2010-03-04T00:10:19+00:00