How Can Seniors Simplify Managing High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, is something that a lot of seniors battle. Sometimes seniors might worry that managing high blood pressure is impossible to do without a lot of different medications and big changes. But with the support of senior home care providers, aging adults can find it easier than ever […]
A Safe Way to Barbecue this Fourth
The Fourth of July is here and it’s time to celebrate our country’s birthday! For many families, nothing is better on the Fourth of July (or really, any summer gathering), than a good, old-fashioned barbecue with all the fixings. Your elderly loved one’s home may have been the prime location for all of the family […]
The Importance of Follow-Up Care for Post-Hospital Recovery
For seniors, the move from the hospital to their homes can be difficult. Particularly since discharge signals the start of a critical phase in the healing process, where follow-up and ongoing care are essential. Ensuring seniors receive proper post-hospital care can have a big impact on their quality of life, overall health, and rate of […]
Ouch! Common Symptoms Of Dental Infections in Seniors
If your senior parent has been complaining about pain in their mouth lately, they could have a dental infection. Dental infections are more than just an annoyance for seniors. If dental infections go untreated they could cause serious health risks for seniors, including increasing their risk of a heart attack or stroke. Home care can […]
Tips for Avoiding Migraine Triggers
The incapacitating headaches known as migraines can seriously lower one’s quality of life, which is why learning how to avoid migraine triggers is important for everyone, especially seniors who might already be dealing with other medical conditions and chronic pain. With elder care support, they can learn which triggers affect them and create a plan […]
Managing Knee and Hip Pain
Our bodies change as we age, and some of those changes might cause pain or discomfort in places like the knees and hips. This can make daily tasks difficult for seniors and have a substantial negative impact on their quality of life. To control and lessen chronic discomfort, however, a variety of techniques and therapies […]
What Do Seniors Need to Understand about UV Rays and Safety?
Taking proper care when seniors are outside protects them from all sorts of issues, including ultraviolet radiation. UV rays are a big problem on hot, sunny days, but many seniors don’t realize that UV rays can be just as harmful on partially cloudy days, too. Home care assistance can help seniors to stay safer when […]
Staying Connected with Companion Care at Home
Social connection is something that seniors might not think about as much as they used to, but it’s still important for them. Staying connected with the world around them helps seniors to battle loneliness, helps them to feel as if they belong, and it keeps them engaged in what’s happening. One easy answer to help […]
Home Care Offers Respite Time for Family Caregivers
Caring for aging family members at home is something that most family caregivers find incredibly rewarding. That doesn’t mean, however, that they don’t see and feel the challenges that come with being a family caregiver. Long-term caregiving responsibilities definitely take a toll on family caregivers, and that’s something they can’t ignore. Getting help from home […]
Using Music as Part of the Alzheimer’s Care Plan
As more and more research pours in, it appears that music is a powerful ally when providing Alzheimer’s care to seniors. Beyond just providing entertainment, music has the remarkable power to help people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia unlock memories, reduce anxiety, and strengthen emotional bonds. Understanding this and how to incorporate […]
