Helping Your Senior Improve Muscle Mass
Muscle atrophy due to advanced age is a common issue among the elderly and significantly raises the danger of developing serious health problems. The inability to move around unaided by treatment for muscular atrophy is another potential cause of serious injury or death. There will inevitably be some loss of muscle mass as people become […]
Does Your Mom Need Guidance With Her Daily Routine?
As your mom ages, her desire to remain independent conflicts with her health, balance, and stamina. Remembering everything she needs to do is difficult for her unless she has someone at her home to remind her what to do next. Is it time to talk to your mom about her daily routine? How can companion […]
Helping Your Loved One Recover from Coronary Angioplasty
If your loved one had a procedure called coronary angioplasty, it is a procedure that is used to open up a coronary artery that has become too narrow or blocked completely. During the procedure, the doctor opened his narrowed or blocked artery by putting a thin tube, called a catheter, into his heart through a […]
Having an Advanced Care Plan
As the caregiver of an aging loved one, you have a lot of responsibilities to help her stay healthy and happy. You are probably used to making choices to help her live independently – either in her own home or with you. Perhaps you’ve made the living space more accessible, or you’ve hired a senior […]
Happy New Year & Happy New Logo!
As we start the new year, we thought what a great time to not only send you our BEST WISHES for 2023 but also introduce you to our new, Home Care Matters logo. This logo, along with the new year, reflects the fresh beginnings of the year with new dreams, wishes, resolutions, opportunities, perspectives, beginnings, […]
Six Ways for Your Dad to Keep His Feet in Good Shape
If your dad is complaining about foot pain or discomfort, he’s not alone. Approximately 25% of older adults report experiencing foot pain for one reason or another. Sometimes, it’s temporary, but others experience chronic foot pain that impacts mobility and balance. Left ignored, foot pain and discomfort increase the risk of a fall. Your dad […]
How Seniors Can Try To Prevent Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time for seniors to learn what they can do to help prevent glaucoma. Glaucoma is a set of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and can cause blindness. It’s common in seniors over the age of 65, but if it’s caught early the progression of […]
Elder Care Services That Your Dad Needs After a Fall
Your dad fell down two stairs while carrying his laundry hamper to the garage. He’s going to be okay, but he did break his leg and needs time to recuperate and build strength. You do not want him to fall again. Have you considered the benefits of elder care? Errand Running Instead of your dad […]
What Is Around-the-clock Care for Seniors All About?
Have you wondered what care providers who are there with your senior day and night do for your senior? Here are a few important things to know about 24-hour home care. Help with Tasks at Odd Hours One of the challenges your senior is likely to face is that she may need help not only […]
4 Practical Ways Seniors Can Get Better Sleep
Getting restful and restorative sleep is a problem for many seniors. There are millions of seniors who find it nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep and get enough sleep to feel alert and energized during the day. There are many reasons why seniors struggle to get enough sleep. The most common causes of […]
