Depression is a growing problem among senior citizens, and it may be due to the lack of interaction that we all have with our friends and family. Depression is not something that should be taken lightly and can result in many negative outcomes for those who suffer from depression. Depression causes feelings of sadness, but these feelings go beyond having an occasional sad day. Depression can lead to withdrawal from daily activities, a loss of appetite and weight, sleep disturbances, an inability to take care of one’s self or children properly, and suicide. How to Overcome Depression Depression is something…
Author: Klaudia Simmonds
When I was little, there was a stately old man in our neighborhood who had the habit of picking up lengths of rope in his daily walks and brought them home. There’s nothing wrong with that except that the other end was either tied to a pig, a goat, a cow or a carabao. He died a long time ago and the pasture lands he habitually picked lengths of rope from have given way to concrete roads, schoolhouses, subdivisions and commercial buildings. And because of our harried lives, we now pick up bags of laundry, mails, packages, a box of…
As we age, the physical limitations are one of the most taxing things to deal with. Reasons include deterioration of muscles due to injury or surgery-related discomfort and general tiredness from moving around all day long. This is why even going for a bathroom break can be exhausting as you grow older! A toilet seat riser is a device that helps people with limited mobility or an injury to the lower body to use the toilet. It elevates the surface of the toilet, allowing for easier access and reducing strain on your knees. The toilet seat risers for seniors are…