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. […]
How Skilled Nursing Can Help Seniors Reduce Infection Risks
Aging in place fosters independence and well-being by letting seniors age comfortably in their own homes. Those aren’t the only benefits, however, especially with skilled nursing in place. Not only can seniors remain in familiar surroundings, but they can also benefit from reduced infection risks, which is crucial as they age. Recognizing the Risks of […]
Is Your Senior Struggling at Home Alone?
Choosing to age in place is what so many seniors are wanting to do for various reasons. This is their home, they are comfortable, and this is where they want to die. However, these may not be comforting thoughts for adult children or seniors or other family members. You may go over and you may […]
How Extreme Heat Can Hurt Your Senior Parent
Extreme heat is more than just an annoyance. It can really hurt your senior parent that is living at home. Very warm temperatures and high humidity can raise the risk that your mom or dad will become dehydrated, have a heat-related illness, or suffer a heart attack or a stroke. Extreme heat can also trigger […]
Medication Management Helps Seniors Be More Independent
Managing medications properly is often a complicated task. It’s even more complicated and overwhelming for seniors, who might worry about the side effects and whether they’re taking their medications as they should. Home health care providers can be a huge source of support, because they help seniors to stay independent while also offering the help […]