5 Ways Senior Home Care Helps Seniors Manage Diabetes
It’s very common for seniors to have some trouble learning how to manage their diabetes, especially if they are aging in place. Diet is one of the most important factors in managing diabetes, but seniors who are living alone may have a hard time cooking meals for themselves. They also may not have reliable transportation […]
Are Companion Care at Home and Personal Care the Same Thing?
With all of the different types of care available for seniors and family caregivers, it can be confusing to determine which ones are the right ones. Companion care at home can be especially confusing because of the types of assistance it offers. But are personal care and companion care the same? What Is Personal Care? […]
Monitoring Symptoms: Home Health Care Simplifies Healing
When seniors are battling a health issue and are healing at home, symptoms are the key to understanding what’s going on with their recovery. Whether the symptoms they’re experiencing are improving or getting worse, that is information that healthcare providers can use to help them determine what to do next. Seniors can rely on home […]
Top Causes of Brain Fog in Seniors
What is brain fog? Brain fog is a fairly new term used to describe a myriad of symptoms that come in and temporarily affect the way a person feels like their brain is working. It’s described as a veil that is placed over cognitive abilities making those thought processes more difficult to access and utilize. […]
Managing Care for Your Senior with Multiple Health Issues
Chances are if you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you are helping her manage multiple health conditions. More than two-thirds of seniors have at least two chronic health conditions that they must try to manage or need help managing from their caregivers. Here are a few tips for family caregivers to organize […]
5 Senior-Friendly Foods For Family Thanksgiving Celebrations
The holidays are coming up quickly. Chances are good that your senior mom or dad isn’t going to be able to eat a lot of the traditional Thanksgiving holiday fare. Adding some delicious festive dishes to the table that are more suited for seniors is a nice way to make sure that your senior mom […]
Risk Factors of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition in which some cognitive functions begin to show greater decline than the normally occurs with age. The changes that occur in the brain are similar to the changes seen in Alzheimer’s patients. In fact, it can be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s Disease. But it may also remain […]
5 Ways To Make Pasta Healthier For Seniors
October is National Pasta Month and it’s a great way to explore new ways to make pasta healthier for your senior mom or dad. Pasta is a great food for seniors to eat because it’s soft and easy to make. But, pasta can be too high in carbs and starch for seniors who have diabetes […]
Medications and Fall Risks: How Can Home Health Care Help?
Managing medications can be the key to helping seniors avoid a nasty fall, but often seniors need additional support with this issue. Family caregivers may not be able to help as much as they would like or seniors may live alone, even finding themselves homebound. That’s when home health care can step in and offer […]
Why Preserving Photos Is A Great Hobby For Seniors
September is National Save Your Photos Month and now is the perfect time for your mom or dad to embark on a new hobby- saving all their family photos! Preserving photos will give your mom or dad a fun activity to do that will also help them save family stories and memories for future generations. […]