Helping Older Adults Navigate Holiday Depression and Isolation
The holiday season is often a time for family, friends, and festivities. However, for many older adults, it can also bring heightened feelings of loneliness, depression, and stress. Whether due to health issues, the loss of loved ones, or simply the challenges of aging, the holidays may amplify feelings of isolation. At Overture Home care, we realize that It's important to recognize the signs of holiday depression and isolation and take proactive steps to support older adults during this time.
Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors
With the holidays approaching, are you having trouble finding meaningful gifts for the seniors in your life? At Overture, we've got you covered with a Gift Guide full of thoughtful and unique items that will bring a smile to their faces — and enjoyment long after the holidays are over!
A Blue Zone Message of Holiday Hope from our CEO, Denise Helms, RN, BSN
Blue Zones are a handful of areas around the world where people enjoy quantifiably longer and more independent lives. In some of those areas — such as the Greek island of Ikaria — those long-lived folks also show near-zero rates for conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
September 11 is National Grandparents Day
We can’t think of a better time to celebrate National Grandparents Day than Healthy Aging Month, because family engagement — and connection to young people in particular — is one of the best tools we have to keep our older loved ones mentally, emotionally and physically sharp.