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Beat Holiday Depression with These Tips from the DuPage County Home Care Experts

Blog, Depression, Personal Home Care, Quality of Life

Ah, the holidays: they are either the most wonderful period of the year, or perhaps the most challenging. For many seniors who have lost relatives, are battling chronic health problems, or are experiencing isolation and loneliness, the holiday season can trigger depression. And, the family caregivers who take care of a senior loved one can […]

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The Surprising Connection Between Driving and Senior Health

Depression, Senior Safety

It is one of the most challenging decisions we face in later years, and a delicate issue for adult children to initiate with their elderly parents: relinquishing the car keys. Driving a vehicle, while creating an intrinsic experience of freedom and independence, could become very hazardous due to a variety of variables pertaining to aging.

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Depression and Failure to Thrive in Older Adults

Depression, Failure to Thrive, Home Care

Feelings of sadness and isolation aren't uncommon in older adults, particularly for those who live alone. Depression, however, can be quite serious for older seniors, and may lead to a downward spiral in overall health. The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that there are four syndromes that appear to be synonymous with failure to

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