If you and your parent are facing down the question of what to do, as their ability to live independently diminishes, you may be concerned about how well the options are going to suit your needs and preferences. However, there are various choices you may not have looked into. Here, we will quickly sum up the pros, cons, and purposes of each. Source – Pixabay … Continue reading What Care Options Do Your Parents Have?

Mental health issues can affect people of any age and, in recent years, we have become more aware of the growing mental health crisis in young people. However, there are a lot of older people that are struggling with their mental health too. In fact, there are several specific challenges that make it harder to deal with your mental health as you get older. Here’s … Continue reading Why Is It Harder To Manage Mental Health As You Get Older?

As winter approaches, the days get colder, darker, and windier. This means that more people spend more time indoors trying to stay warm and doing everything they can to avoid the cold. Although it’s understandable that you need to stay indoors –after all, the winter cold can be severe- you also need a way of getting enough vitamin D.  Apart from the obvious benefits that … Continue reading 3 Ways to Get More Vitamin D During the Winter

It’s an unfortunate reality that many older people are isolated and alone. When you are older, it’s easy to slip into loneliness. Loneliness alone is enough of a problem, but in truth, loneliness can create several health issues. These health problems can often be solved easily with a little company and a brighter outlook on life, but it can feel impossible to reach a better … Continue reading These Are The Health Risks Of Loneliness in Older People

Mental illness is a topic that has long been misunderstood, and only relatively recently has the world started to understand just how widespread and devastating its impact can be on individuals, families, and societies. For the family and friends of someone suffering from mental illness, one of the most difficult parts is accepting that they cannot cure them. Having said that, providing the right support … Continue reading 6 Ways to Help a Loved One with Mental Illness

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a set of laws that define the ways that healthcare providers and organizations must protect the privacy of their patients’ medical information. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way in which the world views the role of patient privacy and the importance of HIPAA’s privacy and security protections. As a means of protecting patient privacy … Continue reading The Impact Of COVID-19 On HIPAA Compliance Laws