Dental Care Tips for Seniors
Maintaining good dental health is crucial to wholesome living at every stage. Unfortunately, oral hygiene becomes more difficult as we age. Elderly people’s oral health is crucial to their overall well-being. So, let’s use this chance to talk about the special dental needs of the elderly and provide some advice for keeping their teeth healthy. […]
Spotting the Signs of Self-Neglect in Seniors
Many of us immediately think of a professional con artist gaining access to an old person’s funds or a shameless and amoral family member abusing a senior loved one for personal and financial gain when we see or hear the phrase “elder abuse.” When you tug on a secret thread in the fabric of elder […]
Six Facts for World Alzheimer’s Month
Each year, the world stops and takes a closer look at Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. Most people have been touched by Alzheimer’s in some way, whether it’s a family member, neighbor, or celebrity. September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Here are the top six facts about Alzheimer’s disease and how Alzheimer’s care can […]
Hidden Ingredients That Your Dad Needs to Avoid With Diabetes
Your dad wasn’t feeling great. He’s always thirsty, he gets light-headed at certain times of day, and he recently fell. His medical team diagnosed him with diabetes. It’s new to all of you, so what do you do next? Things to Know About Diabetes If you can, sit down with your dad’s doctor and ask […]
Home Care Matters Celebrates 11 Years Serving Seniors!
We are GRATEFUL, THANKFUL, and BLESSED! We could not have done it without each and every one of YOU! Cheers and Joy to Many More! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
6 Ways for Family Caregivers to Find the Support They Need
You recently reduced to a part-time work schedule to ensure your mom has the support she needs each week. Being a family caregiver is a loving act, but it’s one that you need to carefully consider. Have you stopped to consider how you will get the support you need as you take care of your […]
Summer Vision Care Tips For Seniors
During the summer, seniors need to make sure that they are protecting their eyes as well as their skin. The UV rays of the sun can cause significant damage to the eyes, especially for seniors who already have some amount of age-related vision deterioration. In fact, some studies have shown that significant UV ray exposure […]
When Does a Parent With Mixed Dementia Need 24-Hour Home Care?
The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago studied almost 150 Alzheimer’s patients and found that over half of their brain scans showed evidence of two or more types of dementia. Often, Alzheimer’s and Lewy bodies were found together. Vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s are another mixed dementia. Your dad could have all three types. Mixed dementia […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Incontinence: What Do You Need to Know?
Did you know that incontinence is connected with Alzheimer’s disease? Sure, there are other reasons why some elderly people have incontinence. However, there are so many people who have Alzheimer’s disease who have this health issue, too. If you are a family caregiver, it would be a good idea to learn more about the connection […]
Common Symptoms of an Eye or Vision Emergency
When caring for a senior citizen in your life, there are certain emergencies that you may want to be aware of ahead of time. For instance, your senior may have an eye or vision emergency. By learning about these issues before they happen, you may be able to better protect them in the future. When […]
