Three Areas Your Loved One Might Need Help with if She Has Arthritis
Simply put, arthritis is joint inflammation. While there are many different types of arthritis, the symptoms are fairly common – pain, redness, heat, and swelling of joints. It may not be life-threatening, but it can hinder many daily living life skills, making it difficult to function from sunrise to sunset. With treatment and certain adjustments, […]
10 Activities That Can Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s Stay Mobile
If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s, it can be difficult to help them stay healthy. As the Alzheimer’s progresses seniors may not remember why they need to do things like stay active so that they can avoid falls and stay mobile. Alzheimer’s care can help seniors with Alzheimer’s stay healthy. Alzheimer’s care takes a holistic […]
Four Ways to Help Your Loved One Feel Less Lonely This Holiday Season
We all know the festive holiday music of this time of year. It celebrates the “most wonderful time of the year” filled with love and joy for all. Unfortunately, for many seniors, the holidays only highlight sorrows or struggles they already have, making the holidays an especially painful time. Making it even more difficult is […]
What Is Shingles?
Shingles is a rash that is caused by the same virus that can cause chicken pox. Anyone who has had chicken pox has the virus in their body. At any time, it can reactivate and cause shingles. When seniors get shingles, it can cause a painful rash that results in large painful blister-like sores that […]
What Support Systems Do Seniors Need to Age in Place?
When seniors decide that they’re going to age in place, there are support systems they need to consider establishing. These systems help them to have the help that they need in order to keep up with the challenges of aging and keep them both safe and happy. Home care assistance is a crucial part of […]
Six Ways Personal Care at Home Can Help Seniors Manage SAD
Seasonal affective disorder, also called SAD, is a type of depression that tends to occur during the darker months of the year when daylight hours are shorter. Seniors are especially susceptible to SAD, especially if they are experiencing challenges with their circadian rhythms. Personal care at home can make a big difference for seniors when […]
Five Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Yoga is an ancient practice with tons of physical, mental, and emotional benefits for the people who give it a try. Yoga can be particularly helpful for aging adults, because it can contribute to living a healthier and happier life. Adding yoga to an existing daily routine along with other supports, like companion care at […]
5 Common Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen. It has two primary functions – making enzymes that help with digestion and creating hormones, such as insulin, that control how the body uses and stores glucose. The most common type of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This form of […]
Safety Tips All Seniors Living Alone Need To Know
Most seniors say that they want to live independently in their homes as long as they can. But safety is always a concern for seniors that are living alone. Safety from outside threats and safety from falls and accidents inside the home is something seniors and their families worry about. 24-hour home care is one […]
Signs Of Pet Illness That Seniors Should Know
Pets are wonderful companions for seniors. Seniors who have pets are generally happier and healthier than seniors who don’t have pets. Pets provide love and companionship that can help seniors stay physically and mentally healthy. Seniors that are living independently can greatly benefit from having a loving cat or dog in their home. But, seniors […]
