Topics, discussions, and other items to help those getting older and those who are carrying for older adults.
Series on Antidepressants: What to know and expect from the medications
Antidepressants – Medication Overview
Depression can be treated with a variety of interventions ranging from psychotherapy to medications. However, any medication in the elderly must be taken with caution. Antidepressants are no exception.
Antidepressants – Choosing the right medication
No antidepressant can work under 100 percent of the time. Studies show that antidepressants produce successful outcomes in roughly 80% of the individuals who take them. More importantly, an antidepressant needs to be selected specifically based on the individual’s potential for complications.
Antidepressants – Common side effects
Antidepressants, like all medications, can have side effects which can be especially troubling for elder individuals.
Topics to help those growing older, stay vibrant longer.
Top 10 – How to stay young!
Here are ten ways older adults and those getting older can try and remain young. These are easy ideas anyone can try.
Technology for Wanderers
This article will describe a number of technological advances that assist caregivers in providing the help our loved ones need when we cannot be around them all of the time.
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