Posts tagged with “Depression”

Beating the Holiday Blues

Wednesday, 23 December, 2009

With the holidays upon us, many are gearing up to celebrate the season, but some people, including seniors and caregivers are finding themselves suffering from a case of the holiday blues. For these individuals, it can be hard to recognize and focus on the joy … Continue reading

Preventing Senior Depression with the Internet

Friday, 27 November, 2009

Those of us who find ourselves online day after day know that the internet can really create a sense of community and belonging to those that might have minimal physical social interaction in their day-to-day lives. However, with only 42% of older adults over the … Continue reading

Can Stress Kill?

Monday, 8 June, 2009

Q – Can stress have an impact on the health of Phoenix seniors? Is the expression “stress kills” true? And if so, why? A – Stress kills; it’s true. For the American elderly in particular, stress can have a grave effect on health. Chronic stress … Continue reading