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10 Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder

10 Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder Your dad is sleeping more than usual. Your mom has lost interest in Bingo and other activities she used to love. Is it just the winter blues or could it be something more serious? Winter for Seniors Is Hard “The winter months can be hard for seniors. The [...]

Beating the Winter Blues

By Bridget Bear|2023-01-26T10:16:11-05:00January 26th, 2023|Categories: Healthy Living|Tags: companion care, companion services, companionship, depression, depression in seniors, winter blues|

Beating the Winter Blues Are the short, dark days getting your senior loved ones down? “The short, dark days do more than usher in more than winter weather,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager for the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “During the winter months, many seniors begin to feel down. Freezing temperatures , [...]