Seniors and Health Issues Archives - Golden Heart Summerlin

Why Are Seniors Likely to Be Stressed Out?

Life gets more challenging as seniors age and they may experience some really big stressors that take a toll on both mental and physical health. Health concerns, social isolation, and cognitive changes are all massive areas of daily life that become central issues for aging adults. When family caregivers recognize these concerns and put solutions […]

What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Cancer Caregiver

A caregiver is a person who helps an older adult diagnosed with cancer, whether it’s a friend or a family member. Usually, the primary caregiver is a spouse, parent, partner, or adult child. Close friends, neighbors, or colleagues may fill this role if the family is not around. When a senior has cancer, support is […]

How Can You Tell If Your Senior Is Losing Their Vision?

How do you know your senior might be losing their vision? There are several signs that may indicate a senior is losing their vision. The most common sign is a decline in the ability to see clearly, such as blurry or distorted vision. Seniors may also experience difficulty with depth perception or have trouble distinguishing […]

Is It Age-Related Memory Loss or Something Else?

Memory loss is something that often happens to seniors as they get older, but it may not always be caused by age. It can be caused by medication side effects, poor diet, chronic illness, depression, alcohol abuse, poor sleep habits, feelings of isolation, vitamin deficiencies, lack of physical activity, head injuries, exposure to toxins in […]