How a Companion Animal Can Help Seniors Stay Independent and Active

Your elderly mother lives alone in Manatee County, Florida, and you manage your own household in another state. Ever since dad died a year ago, she just hasn’t been the same. Mom seems depressed, and isn’t eating or sleeping enough, or getting the exercise she needs. Now you’re worried that her health and wellbeing may be at risk. What should you do? Studies have found that an effective way to keep seniors more independent and active is by getting them a companion animal.

By First In Care|2019-07-18T12:24:11-04:00July 29th, 2019|Categories: Quality of Life|Tags: companion animal, Depression in Seniors, loneliness, long-distance caregiver, pet, wellbeing|

How to Identify and Prevent Elder Abuse

About 10% of Americans ages 60 and older have dealt with some form of elder abuse, and that only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse are reported to authorities. How do you help prevent your elderly loved ones from experiencing abuse? Start by looking for signs of abuse, and then use proven strategies for stopping and preventing any further abuse.

By First In Care|2018-08-28T17:23:01-04:00September 3rd, 2018|Categories: Elder Abuse & Scams|Tags: Bradenton Senior Care, Depression in Seniors, Elder Abuse, Financial abuse, Neglect|

6 Reasons Seniors Are Never too Old to Learn New Hobbies

For most of our life we are too busy doing more ‘important’ things to set aside a few moments to learn something new. Then, one day, we suddenly wake up and have time to fill, but nothing to fill it with. At this point in life, many seniors want to learn new hobbies but feel too old to do so. This is nonsense, however. Seniors are never too old to learn new hobbies; the benefits of doing so are even backed by science!

By First In Care|2018-07-24T19:15:27-04:00August 6th, 2018|Categories: Depression & Mental Health|Tags: Activity for Seniors, Alzheimer's, Depression in Seniors, Hobbies, Socially Isolated|

Signs Your Elderly Mother is Depressed

While growing up your mom was always there to lift your spirits when you were feeling down. Ever since your dad passed away, you’ve noticed that your mother just doesn’t seem to have the same twinkle in her eye or outgoing demeanor that she used to. It’s harder to get her to engage in conversation, [...]

By First In Care|2018-05-23T11:27:54-04:00May 21st, 2018|Categories: Depression & Mental Health|Tags: Depression in Seniors, Isoltation, Unexpected Weight Loss|