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Last medically reviewed and updated: November 2026 by Melanie Donohue, LCSW Fatigue may sound like a minor problem, but it can have a dramatic impact on your overall health and happiness. When your body and mind are always exhausted, simple self-care tasks can feel impossible. It...
Find out what causes aggression in the elderly and get practical tips for preventing and managing senior aggression to support your loved one’s well-being....
Spring is the start of warm weather, longer days, and nature's return to life. It's an exciting time of year for anyone, but it can be especially meaningful for older adults with dementia. If you're a caregiver to a senior loved one, you might be...
No matter your age, you deserve to be mentally and emotionally well. Some seniors feel happier than ever as they get older, and others start to struggle with their mental health. Aging brings about a wide variety of life transitions, and these changes can sometimes...
Parkinson's disease causes a number of difficult physical symptoms, but it can also affect your mental health. Around half of people with Parkinson's disease experience depression, which can make fighting the neurological illness even harder. If you or a loved one has Parkinson's disease, you...
Your retirement years can be a great opportunity to discover new places and spend more time in your community. If you have agoraphobia, though, you may have an immensely difficult time going out in public. Agoraphobia is a fairly common phobia in seniors, and it...
It's no secret that your emotional state can impact your physical health. Your brain and your body are so closely linked that stressful or emotional events may manifest in physical symptoms. One example of this is stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome. Like its name suggests,...
Some decline in cognitive functioning is normal with age, but if you or a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the changes can be more severe. Dementia’s symptoms vary from person to person, but the condition generally causes memory loss, confusion, difficulty with language, and...
With age comes an increased risk of health problems, and unfortunately, many older adults find themselves facing a cancer diagnosis. Cancer is an umbrella term for a wide range of illnesses, and the prognosis can vary based on a number of circumstances. Some seniors who...
Find practical elderly chronic pain support tips to ease emotional stress, improve mental health, and enhance daily life for seniors living with chronic pain....