Seniors with Kidney Disease

Seniors with Kidney Disease

The ninth leading cause of death in the United States, chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about 10% of adults, according to statistics from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chronic kidney disease is characterized by...
Caregivers & the Mental Illness Stigma

Caregivers & the Mental Illness Stigma

One of the more overlooked stigmas surround mental health – otherwise known as the mental illness stigma.  In today’s society, caregivers face a wide array of burdens and obstacles that affect their ability to provide true care, which can mould their quality of...
3 Ways to Mitigate and Prevent Caregiver Burnout

3 Ways to Mitigate and Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Over time, caring for an elderly individual can lead to immense amounts of stress – both physically and emotionally, which can lead to caregiver burnout.Caregiving is an essential task often used once a senior reaches a point where he or she cannot perform day-to-day...