Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive, Now Accepting Donations
This Thanksgiving season, the ElderHealth team is excited to share that we will be accepting boxed foods & canned goods to be donated to The Food Bank of Southern Arizona. We are honored to donate canned goods and boxed foods to our community food bank, with your thoughtful contributions, we will provide families with the […]
Reader Connections: Paintings And Poetry
Paintings and Poetry is a visual and literary art collection from ElderHealth members and guest contributors. Their work will also be featured in the Winter edition of the 2023 Heart at Home newsletter. Thank you for sharing your talent and gifts with the ElderHealth community. Paintings by Sharon F. Choosing by Sharon F. Thoughts arise […]
A Guide to Anticipatory Grief
A season of anticipation is upon us. As the holidays near, a range of feelings often follows suit: from the butterflies-in-stomach excitement as a child awaits a wished-for gift to the joy-meets-chaos flurry of welcoming family, friends, and neighbors into our homes for a spectrum of celebrations. Yet there is another form of anticipation whose […]
Enhancing Cognitive Clarity: Aromatherapy For Dementia
In our fast-paced world, the quest for cognitive enhancement and mental clarity has become a common pursuit. We’re constantly looking for ways to sharpen our focus, boost our memory, and reduce the brain fog that often accompanies our hectic lives and aging. Enter aromatherapy, a holistic practice that harnesses the power of scent to improve […]
Why Concierge Medicine?
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, we often hear promises of a more personalized and patient-centered approach to medical care. Unfortunately, the promise is rarely delivered. Concierge medicine, also known as membership medicine, redefines the doctor-patient relationship by providing a unique healthcare experience. In this blog we will explore what concierge medicine is and delve […]
Advocate For Your Health: A Guide For Older Adults in The Emergency Room
A visit to the emergency room can be a daunting experience for anyone. But for older adults with cognitive and health decline, it can be especially challenging. Aging often brings with it a higher likelihood of health complications, and drug-disease interactions. All too often, patients enter and exit the emergency room without an accurate diagnosis […]
Alcoholism in Older Adults
Surprisingly, alcoholism among the elderly is more prevalent than most people realize. Research has uncovered a sobering statistic – as many as 4% of elderly adults are struggling with alcoholism. Alcoholism is not something to be ashamed of. It’s important to approach the topic of alcoholism with empathy and care. Our concern for our loved […]
How Ostomy Surgery Gave Me My Life Back
From the time I was in high school, I had what was called a nervous stomach. Going on a date was stressful, because I never knew when that nervous stomach would begin to cramp and have me urgently seek the nearest bathroom. Going on a class trip was out of the question. Things calmed down […]
Medical Alert Systems and Wearable Devices For Older Adults Who Want To Age In Place
We’ve talked before about how technology for seniors can be helpful and necessary to ensuring that our loved ones are safe. Family members may have concerns about the safety of their loved ones when they are aging in place. What if they accidentally turn on the gas? Or what if they forget to lock their […]
Love Wins: A Study on Caregiving For a Spouse With Dementia
Guest Author R. Amanda Cooper M.A., Doctoral Candidate, University of Arizona Through my research at the University of Arizona, I have talked to many individuals who are caregivers to a family member who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. I find these caregivers inspiring. Despite the incredible challenges that come along […]