Three Ways to Celebrate National Apple Month!
Fall is a wonderful time to celebrate the harvests of the season, and one of the sweetest foods that gets harvested each fall is apples! Those sweet and sometimes tart fruits hanging from the trees, just waiting to be picked and bitten into are the epitome of fall in many parts of the country so […]
What Do Seniors Need to Know About Living with COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease leads to trouble breathing and eventually, reduced quality of life. Managing COPD well means being aware of what symptoms are likely to occur and following a care plan properly. Home care assistance can be a big part of a senior’s care plan, especially in terms of helping seniors conserve energy and […]
Five of the Biggest Ways to Help Seniors Avoid a Fall at Home
Seniors have a lot of safety issues to consider when they decide to age in place, but one of the biggest is falls and preventing them. Once seniors experience a fall, they’re twice as likely to have another fall according to The Centers for Disease Control. That’s a tremendous incentive for seniors to find ways […]
Elder Care Makes Meals Fun For Seniors
Have you noticed that your mom or dad isn’t eating as much as they should? If you have a senior parent that is living alone and you’re worried that they’re skipping meals you should consider elder care. If your senior parent is skipping meals because they are lonely, don’t want to cook just for one […]
What Are the Effects of Loneliness on Seniors?
Loneliness is a problem that seniors often don’t expect when they make the decision to age in place. Family members may live farther away, seniors may suddenly live alone, or other factors may change their socialization opportunities. Loneliness has some big impacts on many areas of life for seniors. Understanding how that’s true allows families […]
How Companion Care at Home Helps Family Caregivers
Companion care at home for seniors helps keep your mom or dad from being lonely if they are living at home on their own. But if your mom or dad has companion care at home it can help you too, as a family caregiver. Family caregivers are increasingly stretched thin these days. Millions of caregivers […]
Focus on Food: Eating to Reduce Inflammation
Although the body naturally responds to injury or illness with inflammation, chronic inflammation can lead to a number of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Controlling inflammation is crucial for seniors because it helps preserve mobility, reduce discomfort, and enhance general well-being. Dietary interventions are one of the easiest ways to address chronic […]
Why Do Dementia Patients Have Trouble with Bathing?
A common problem for dementia patients is that they start to have more difficulty with bathing. Sometimes this is due to physical causes, but there are other reasons, too. Bathing is a bit part of helping dementia patients to stay clean as well as healthy, though, so bathing can’t just get skipped. Alzheimer’s care providers […]
Home Care Assistance Can Help Prevent Dehydration in Seniors
Dehydration is a problem year-round for seniors, but many think about it more in the summer. Staying properly hydrated keeps bodily functions working the way that they should and can prevent a wide range of health issues. Seniors who are having trouble with hydration can benefit greatly from home care assistance to ensure they’re getting […]
Creating a Plan for Aging in Place
Many seniors choose to remain in their familiar and comfortable houses as they get older. Aging in place allows them to keep their freedom and live in the neighborhood they love. However, having a well-thought-out plan for aging in place is essential to guaranteeing safety, comfort, and well-being. As part of that plan, home care […]
