A new study found that there was a link between people that had been diagnosed with chronic stress or depression and their likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease later on in life. The study revealed that people with a … [Read more...]
One Easy Way to Reduce Stress
A new survey reveals that one simple lifestyle change can go a long way toward reducing stress levels in your family. That change? Eating meals together. The survey found that 91 percent of respondents reported having less … [Read more...]
Improving Relationships During the Pandemic
A lot of people have really been suffering lately. COVID-19 has taken a big toll on our society, but it’s not just the virus that is hurting us as a people. Racial unrest, economic stress, and family issues are hurting many of us right … [Read more...]
Juggling Stress and Senior Care
Providing care to an elderly loved one is incredibly stressful. If you’ve done this for any length of time, you know that this stress is deceiving in its nature, too. It’s not an acute stress that vanishes as soon as you’re in bed for the … [Read more...]
The Link Between Stress and Sleep
Most people know that sleep is important. However, a lot of those same people would also be quick to admit that they don’t get nearly as much sleep as they should. However, if people were more aware of why sleep is so important, they’d … [Read more...]
Is Being a Family Caregiver Bad for You?
In the past, there has been a lot of speculation regarding the toll that being a family caregiver takes on someone. The consensus opinion was that because being a caregiver is stressful and because it can quite easily have a negative impact … [Read more...]
Another Danger that Comes With Stress
A recent study indicated that chronic stress can lead to loss of vision. When we think about the people in our lives that are under the most stress, vision loss would likely only add to their burden. This is especially true of elderly … [Read more...]
Managing the Stress of Chronic Pain Remains Important
Chronic pain often leads to long term stress. Now, anyone who has ever experienced large degrees of stress over a period of time know that this is not healthy. It can cause a number of different health issues, and that can complicate senior … [Read more...]
Does Chocolate Really Reduce Stress?
Who doesn’t like chocolate? It’s delicious, goes well with just about anything, and has redeeming qualities when consumed in its dark form because of some of the small health benefits that go along with it. And what makes chocolate even … [Read more...]
More Help for Family Caregivers
In yesterday’s blog post, we talked about caregiver burnout and how it can have a negative impact on the quality of care that you are able to give to your parent. Senior care of any sort is a demanding job, and family caregivers face a … [Read more...]
Reducing Stress is Beneficial to Heart Health
In a confirmation of what observation has already hinted at, new research was recently published showing exactly why stress is often a triggering event when it comes to heart disease. According to this new study published in The Lancet, … [Read more...]
Holiday Planning For Elderly Parents
The holidays can be a stressful time of year. That stress can come in many different forms. For some folks, stress can be generated because they might not know what to buy their loved one’s for the holidays as a gift. Or, they might not … [Read more...]