Five Tips for Talking to Someone with Dementia
Communicating with someone who has dementia can be a challenge, especially for family members who aren’t adjusting well to the changes they’re seeing in the person they love. With patience and understanding, it’s possible to have meaningful conversations that help dementia patients feel heard and valued. The key is to learn how to talk to […]
What Are the Secrets to Helping Seniors Have Healthy Feet?
Healthy feet are a huge concern for seniors because of what feet do. Seniors rely on healthy feet to assist with mobility, balance, and remaining independent. As seniors age, it can be more difficult to take good care of their feet as they should. Chronic health issues, decreased circulation, and mobility challenges mean seniors may […]
Five Ways Home Care Helps to Support Cardiovascular Health for Seniors
Seniors who want to live a long and healthy life know that they need to pay attention to cardiovascular health. If they already have some risk factors for cardiovascular issues, it’s even more important for aging adults to take excellent care of their hearts. It can be tough to make some of the changes that […]
Eight Smart Ideas for a Safe Senior Bathroom
Keeping seniors safer in the bathroom is a huge project. Part of what helps family caregivers to make the bathroom safer is understanding what the hazards are. Senior home care providers can offer a lot of help for families who want to make sure that aging adults are as safe as possible in their bathrooms. […]
Does Stress Increase Risk of Shingles in Seniors?
Shingles is a painful rash that many seniors find themselves battling. It’s caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Stress itself doesn’t cause shingles, but it sure doesn’t help. Seniors who are experiencing a lot of stress might want to find whatever ways they can to manage that stress more effectively. One option to […]
How Much Physical Activity Is Enough for Seniors?
It’s important for seniors to remain active since it preserves their general health, strength, and mobility. However, due to a variety of obstacles, many seniors find it difficult to achieve the required levels of physical activity. Still, with their health and well-being in mind, it’s important to encourage senior’s to do everything they can to […]
Understanding Implicit and Explicit Memory: What It Means for Seniors
Memory becomes increasingly important with age, as issues with memory might reduce seniors’ freedom and standard of living. For seniors, understanding memory—especially implicit and explicit memory—and how it impacts them can be important. Elder care and loved ones can help them find the resources they need as well as encourage them to talk with their […]
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 […]
