Brain Health
The Hidden Risk You Can’t See: Understanding Senior Social Isolation
When we think about our parents’ health, we often focus on things we can measure—blood pressure, cholesterol, mobility. But there’s a quieter, less visible factor that can have just as big an impact on their well-being: social isolation. Social isolation isn’t simply “being alone.” It’s the lack of meaningful connection with others on a regular…
Read MoreEasing the Ache: Supporting Seniors During National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month — and a timely reminder that chronic pain doesn’t stop with age. Many seniors experience frequent headaches or migraines, yet their symptoms are often overlooked or mistaken for normal aging. At Premier Senior Consultants, we believe every senior deserves comfort and clarity. Here’s what to know about what…
Read MoreThe Importance of Cognitive Screening for Aging Parents
As our parents grow older, it’s natural to notice changes in their behavior or memory. While some forgetfulness is a normal part of aging, more significant cognitive decline could signal an underlying condition like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This is where cognitive screening plays a critical role. Regular cognitive screenings can help detect potential issues…
Read MoreUnlocking the Secrets to a Longer, Healthier Life: 5 Habits to Adopt Today!
As we age, it becomes crucial to prioritize our health and well-being. With each passing year, we gain wisdom and experience, but our bodies require some extra care and attention. Fortunately, a Florida neurosurgeon has shed light on five healthy habits that may hold the secret to living a longer life. At Premier Senior Consultants,…
Read MoreParkinson’s Awareness Month
How much do you know about Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic neurologic condition that was discovered in 1817 by a physician named Dr. James Parkinson. PD is a progressive disease, which causes a gradual loss of the nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. Because dopamine carries signals to the part…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Caregiver Burnout
In continuation of Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on another rampant problem in the senior industry: Caregiver Burnout. According to Cleveland Clinic, Caregiver Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion for a person in a primary caregiver position. It can occur when caregivers try to shoulder more than they…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Depression in Seniors
Because it is Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted take a look at one of the branches that often goes unnoticed or unchecked; depression in seniors. There are many factors that can cause depression in seniors to fly under the radar. The passing of their close friends, siblings, or spouses can leave them without the…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Your First Parkinson’s Doctors Visit
In continuation of the subject of Parkinson’s for the month of April, today we wanted to discuss the next step after you begin to suspect that you or a loved one has Parkinson’s. It is crucial that you get set up with a doctor as soon as you can to optimize the effectiveness of the…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we wanted to shed some light on some of the easily missed early indicators of this progressive nervous system disorder. Approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease per year in the US alone and over 1 million in the country are suffering from it currently. There are many…
Read MoreMonday Minute: Brain Food
In honor of National Nutrition Month, this week’s Monday Minute is about items we can all be including in our diets to make sure we are feeding our brains the way we should. Many side effects of aging happen in the brain, and adjusting your diet can drop your risk of cognition decline and dementia…
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