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17 05, 2022

Five of the Best Mental Wellness Podcasts

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:59:22-05:00May 17th, 2022|Categories: #Stress, Aging, Loneliness and Isolation, mental health, Mental Wellness, Mental Wellness Podcasts|Tags: #Anxiety, #caregiver, #homecare, #HomeHealthcare, #loneliness, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, #SeniorLoneliness, #Seniors, #Stress, dementia, depression, Healthcare, mental wellness|

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been celebrated in May. The goal is to reach as many people as possible and provide foundational knowledge about mental health and what people can do if they are concerned about themselves or a loved one. Over the last two years, feelings of loneliness and isolation have increased due to the pandemic. And there is no doubt that many of us are still struggling with anxiety or stress as we work towards finding the new “normal”. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. If you are experiencing some of these issues, you might benefit from a “safe space” — somewhere where you can retreat (at your leisure) to hear from experts or other people [...]

6 12, 2021

You’re Only as Young as You Feel

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:50:05-05:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: Growth Mindset, Health, mental health, Mental Wellness, Mindset|Tags: #GrowthMindset, #Mindset, #Seniors, #ThinkingPositive, mental wellness|

We have all heard the old adage that it’s all in your head. But what if it really is? What if your mindset could literally change your life for the better? Well, the reality is that it can. At least the right attitude can. Scientists have done a vast amount of research on how the mind affects the body. And it becomes even more critical as you age. And that’s when that other cliché turns out to be correct as well; “you’re only as old as you feel." In fact, studies have shown that people with a positive mindset about aging live on average 7.5 years longer than those without because attitude affects happiness, health, the speed of the aging process, and even how long we [...]

15 11, 2021

Why Insomnia Increases as We Age

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:51:37-05:00November 15th, 2021|Categories: Aging, Health, Insomnia, mental health, Mental Wellness|Tags: #AgeRelatedConditions, #Insomnia, #Seniors, depression, eating healthy, FirstLantic, Healthcare, mental wellness|

Do you ever wish you could literally sleep like a baby again? Sleep does not come easy for many of us, and it becomes even more problematic as we age. Of course, that's not true for everyone, like my husband snoring next to me as I write this. However, it is a fact that the older we get, the more problems we have falling asleep and staying asleep. In fact, researchers estimate that between 40% and 70% of older adults have chronic sleep issues, and up to half of those cases may go undiagnosed. So why do sleep patterns change as we age, and what can we do about it? Changes in Circadian Rhythm There are many theories as to why sleep patterns [...]

19 10, 2021

The Resilience of Seniors

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:07:01-05:00October 19th, 2021|Categories: Aging, mental health, Mental Wellness|Tags: #COVID, #DrBeach, #MentalWellness, #OpenMindHealth, #Seniors, depression|

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives in innumerable ways. However, for many seniors, it has come at a highly vulnerable point in their life. Seniors are already more susceptible to contagious disease because of decreased immunity and other age-related health issues. However, add social isolation and anxiety about the health of friends and family, and you have an assumption that seniors would become increasingly depressed. In fact, studies show that the older population has been able to withstand the effects of COVID on their mental health much more than younger people. For example, in August 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a survey noting that the 933 participants aged 65 years or older reported significantly lower percentages of an anxiety [...]

20 07, 2021

How Seniors Can Overcome Anxiety

Kate Jordan2022-12-19T20:34:42-05:00July 20th, 2021|Categories: Health, mental health, Mental Wellness|Tags: reduce stress and anxiety, Senior Anxiety, senior hobbies, senior mental health|

Anxiety is a common mental health problem for many different age groups. And some seniors, who face issues such as deteriorating health, financial concerns, and limited mobility, can be even more susceptible to anxiety. Plus, add the fact that seniors are very vulnerable to COVID-19, further aggravating the feelings of worry and stress. To help alleviate those concerns, FirstLantic.com offers some practical ways to help seniors overcome anxiety. Cultivate a Strong Social Network Increased isolation, especially during a pandemic, could exacerbate anxiety and loneliness. Some seniors even have to contend with limited mobility and losing loved ones, making it very hard to feel part of a community. With states and cities now opening up restrictions, seniors should take advantage of interacting with [...]

8 06, 2021

Ten Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy

Kate Jordan2022-12-19T20:40:48-05:00June 8th, 2021|Categories: Aging, Health, mental health|

Do you veg out in front of the TV too much? Do you eat a lot of junk food? Do you focus on the negative? If so, you might want to change some of your habits, as these have all been linked to brain decline. That’s right, not only is lack of activity and eating poorly bad for your waistline, but it also can be detrimental for your brain. As a home healthcare company, FirstLantic is concerned about the well-being of others, and we want to make sure that you know how to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. June is also Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month so read on for a list of 10 things that you can do to keep your [...]

4 05, 2021

Addressing Mental Health Must be a U.S. Priority

Kate Jordan2022-12-20T00:41:46-05:00May 4th, 2021|Categories: Aging, Health, Loneliness and Isolation, mental health|

Several days ago, President Biden reconfirmed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month for 2021. In his announcement, the President also acknowledged that the “COVID-19 pandemic has not only negatively impacted many people’s mental health but has also created barriers to treatment’. He explained that mental illness was on the rise even before Covid and that we need to treat this as a public health crisis as over 52 million Americans experienced some form of mental illness in 2019. Mental illness is not limited to adults either. Over 10% of youth reported severe depression. And many of the people living on the streets are affected by mental illness as well. This mental health crisis did not happen overnight but began when funding was cut [...]