What is Cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy is a kind of heart disease that affects the heart muscle and makes it more difficult for the heart to deliver blood to other parts of the body. Left untreated, cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure, problems with heart valves, blood clots, or even death. If your older family member has cardiomyopathy, it’s important […]
Your Dad’s Oral Health is Important for These Reasons
When was the last time your dad went to the dentist? How well does he care for his teeth at home? It’s a good time to talk about the importance of oral health as he ages. The Risks of Poor Oral Hygiene Gum disease is the biggest risk of poor oral hygiene. The […]
Dry Skin Woes Are Bugging Your Mom – What Works Best?
Dry skin is common with aging. That doesn’t mean you should ignore it. If your mom has dry skin, talk to her doctor. Make sure it’s not a sign of dehydration or an underlying health condition. If it’s not, what can you do? What works best to ease dry skin? Make Sure She’s […]
Can You Return to the Workforce After Years of Being a Family Caregiver?
Many family caregivers fill that role for an average of four years. About 2 in 10 are carers to an aging adult for more than five years. There’s also the chance that you could be one of the 15% that cares for a parent for more than 10 years. When you’ve been a […]
Five Reasons Why Your Senior Needs to Stay as Active as Possible
Your senior’s activity level can directly correlate with her ability to remain as healthy as possible. Talk with her doctor about how much exercise is right for her and whether exercise is something she needs to embrace at this stage of her life. She Might Be Able to Manage Her Health Better Your […]
What’s the Difference Between eAG and A1C?
When your older family member is tested for high blood sugar, you may hear the doctor refer to the results of the test as A1C or eAG. If the older adult has seen more than one doctor, you may have even heard both terms used. That could leave you wondering if there’s a difference between […]
Four Ways Elder Care Can Help a Senior with Heart Disease
A diagnosis of heart disease covers a lot of ground. High blood pressure, heart damage, high cholesterol, and other conditions can all work together to damage your senior’s cardiovascular system. But having some help from elder care providers and from you can help your family member to thrive with heart disease. Reminders about […]
Home Care Matters Along With Our S.H.A.R.E. Resource Team Brings You Another Complimentary Educational Event!
To: EVERYONE From: HOME CARE MATTERS Date: October 22, 2019 Re: Free Educational Meeting ______________________________________________________ Home Care Matters along with our S.H.A.R.E. Resource Team is excited to bring you another complimentary educational program from our series of monthly events. This month Dr. Alan Wang from Salude will be our featured speaker. Please see the […]
Home Care Matters Is Pleased To Offer You This Free Handbook Titled “THE COSTS OF AGING”
October 17, 2019 As a member of the National Aging In Place Council, Home Care Matters is pleased to offer you this free handbook titled THE COSTS OF AGING. It is a great book, full of useful & practical information that you or a loved may not need now but is so good to have […]
3 Ways to Make Aging in Place Safer for Your Parent
More and more seniors are choosing to age in place and live out their golden years at home. According to a recent AARP study, approximately 90 percent of seniors in the U.S. hope to live at home as long as possible. While aging in place has many advantages for seniors, it can also pose safety […]
