Items filtered by date: December 2014

Helping your loved one with PTSD over the Christmas Season.

1. Talk in advance with your partner, family and friends about what situations he/she may  find challenging. Come up with an agreement about what activities or tasks are a ‘must do’ versus a ‘nice to do’ and prioritise accordingly.

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression.

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few.

It's normal for our loved ones to become a bit forgetful as they age. So how can we separate a harmless "senior moment" from a more serious problem like Alzheimer's disease? One in eight people 65 and older have this devastating form of dementia. In its first stages, Alzheimer's may not be obvious to friends and family. But there are some early warning signs to watch for.