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 […]
What Can Families Do to Help Seniors Avoid Boredom and Depression?
Boredom and depression are two issues that seniors face every single day. If they don’t figure out how to get a handle on these issues, seniors can struggle mightily and find their mental and physical health worsening. Companion care at home can be a powerful way for families to help their aging adults deal with […]
Helping Seniors With Alzheimer’s or Dementia Sleep Better
Making sure seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s receive enough sleep is one of the many difficult tasks of providing care for them. Seniors with these diseases frequently experience sleep problems, which can be stressful for both them and those providing Alzheimer’s care, including loved ones. The good news is that there are tips and tricks […]
Quiet July 4th Activities
If your senior is at a stage in life when loud, crowded outdoor activities bring more stress than joy, you might want to develop a plan to help him enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July holiday in a way that honors his needs. When thinking of the Fourth of July, many people have two immediate […]
The Best Foods For Diabetic Seniors To Eat
If your senior parent has diabetes, they need to be very careful with their diet, which can be difficult for seniors that are living alone. Often when seniors are aging in place they rely on microwave meals or easy-to-cook prepared meals, but those meals are full of sodium, carbs, and other ingredients that can be […]
Maintaining Independence and Quality of Life with Help from Home Care
When seniors are planning to stay in their own homes for as long as they can, they usually want to hang onto both their quality of life and their independence. Those goals are important, but they can become a lot more difficult for seniors to achieve on their own. Being independent doesn’t have to mean […]
Understanding the Power of Deep Breathing for Seniors
It’s easy to forget about one of the most important components of our wellbeing in the midst of daily chaos: our breath. Deep breathing is a very powerful yet simple exercise that is especially beneficial for seniors. Deep breathing can be quite beneficial as we age and realize how important it is to preserve both […]
