Preventing Coronary Artery Disease
Home Care in Duluth GA Did you know that 84% of people 65 years and older die from heart disease? Scary statistics. But what exactly is heart disease and what can you do prevent your loved ones from getting it? Or, if they already have it, what should you be doing to help them improve […]
May is National Egg Month
Elder Care in Dacula GA For many years, eggs had a reputation for being a source of too much cholesterol, making them a food avoided by many who were trying to eat a heart healthy diet. However, the American Heart Association recently revised their guidelines for heart healthy diets and put eggs (yolks included) […]
Keep Swimming Fun with These Pool Safety Tips for Seniors
Senior Care in Lawrenceville GA If your senior loved one requires senior care in your home, having a swimming pool can be a great way to help your loved one stay active and healthy. Swimming can often help relieve some of the aches and pains that come with aging and it can help improve endurance, […]
Keeping Your Parent Healthy and Satisfied while Managing Celiac Disease
Caregiver in Cumming GA Just a glance at the traditional food guide pyramid popularized generations ago will tell you that the average American diet has a strong emphasis on grain products such as bread, cereal, and baked goods. While whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet, for those with Celiac disease, they […]
National Pet Parents' Day
Elderly Care in Johns Creek GA Pets can make a tremendous difference in your elderly care journey with your aging parent. Interacting with animals can help your parent maintain better mental, emotional, cognitive, and even physical health, and can act as a fantastic means of stress relieve for you. April 24 is National Pet Parents’ […]
Preparing for a Severe Thunderstorm
Home Care in Braselton GA Preparing for the possibility of severe weather and taking steps to protect your loved one if this weather arises is an important part of creating a comprehensive and effective home care plan. Now that the weather has warmed up, the weather risks have changed and so should your preparedness plan. […]
Chicken Poppy Seed Pitas
Senior Care in Buford GA Spring is often a time when people rethink their diets. The cold weather that tends to make people want to eat hot, heavy foods that comfort and sustain them is over. Now the warmer weather, bright sunlight, and new beginnings make you want to turn your eating attention to fresher, […]
Talking to Your Children about Alzheimer's Disease
Caregiver in Lawrenceville GA When your elderly loved one receives a diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease, it can seem like your entire world changes. Suddenly you are facing the knowledge that your parent is coping with a progressive disease that will impact his memory, cognitive functioning, and physical health. You must rethink all of the plans […]
Root Canal Awareness Week
Elder Care in Cumming GA Oral health care and maintenance should be one of the primary focuses of your elder care efforts for your aging loved one. While it may seem like just one aspect of care, it is actually something that can impact all areas of your elderly loved one’s health and wellbeing. Decay, […]
5 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself as a Family Caregiver
Home Care in Johns Creek GA One of the first things that family caregivers do when they start taking care of an elderly loved one is to neglect their own health and happiness. This is dangerous, because it can lead to caregiver stress and additional health problems for the caregiver herself. Learn how to take […]