How Vision Issues Might Affect Communication
Vision influences how we interact with the world, and communication is no exception. Whether it’s understanding nonverbal clues, written material, or visual aids, our ability to perceive influences the clarity and efficiency of communication. When someone has vision problems, their capacity to receive and interpret visual information suffers, making it difficult to understand and participate […]
How Can Seniors Get Excited About Moving More?
Physical activity is something that people of all ages need, but for seniors who are staying at home, mobility, strength, and balance could all be the key to successful aging. The problem is often that people find exercise and moving more to be a chore or something they just don’t enjoy doing. That means they […]
Better Sleep Hygiene Creates Better Health for Seniors
Have you heard about sleep hygiene? No, it’s not about making sure your pajamas are freshly washed. Sleep hygiene refers to both sleep habits and a person’s daily habits that lead to a good night’s sleep. It’s about setting yourself up during the day with healthy, regular habits so that sleep will come more easily […]
How Isolation Hurts Seniors
More seniors than ever want to continue living in their own homes as they get older. But, if your mom or dad is living alone that does increase the risk that will be lonely. And loneliness can cause significant physical and emotional health problems for seniors.
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 […]
