The Silent Struggle: Unraveling the Connection Between Heart Disease and Depression

Experiencing a heart attack changes life in an instant. What seemed important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, as the top priority becomes helping the damaged heart to heal. Life is then filled with adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and […]

What Is Anhedonia and How Can Home Care Help?

Following the thrill of the holidays, it is not unusual for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what might look at first to be a little bit of boredom could in reality be something much more serious that needs to be addressed. What Is Anhedonia? Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that […]

Understanding Depression in Older Adults

After spending time with relatives and revisiting treasured traditions and memories over the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of wistfulness and sorrow to set in for the elderly. And even though some amount of short-lived post-holiday disappointment can be expected, it is essential to understand that it can grow into depression. Depression […]