Four Women Who Were Instrumental In Improving Alzheimer’s Care
National Women’s History Month celebrates the roles of women in history. Take a closer look at four women in history who were instrumental in improving Alzheimer’s home care. Mary Austrom Dr. Mary Austrom was an associate dean at Indiana University School of Medicine. While her role as dean focused heavily on diversity, her experience as […]
What Is Companion Care at Home and How Does it Help?
Companion care at home offers a different type of assistance than other versions of home care. Caregivers stop by and offer emotional support and assistance to aging adults who find themselves in need of this type of help. This is a fantastic way for seniors to get the social engagement that they need, especially if […]
4 Things Seniors Should Keep In Their Gym Bag
Seniors can get a lot of benefits from going to the gym on a regular basis. In addition to getting the exercise that seniors need to be healthy going to the gym is a chance for seniors to get the socialization that they need and make new friends. But seniors should keep a few necessary […]
4 Tips for Taking Blood Pressure Medication Safely
Having high blood pressure is common in elderly adults. As people age, their blood vessels get less flexible, causing blood pressure to go up. This can be true even in healthy individuals who eat well, exercise regularly, and get the recommended amount of sleep. While high blood pressure often doesn’t have any immediate signs, it […]
What Can You Do to Help Your Senior to Avoid Hospital Readmission?
Any time that your elderly family member has to spend time in the hospital can be scary. It’s wonderful when she can come home, but what happens if she ends up having to go back to the hospital right away? This is called hospital readmission and it is usually bad news for your senior’s health […]
Tips for Handling Dry Skin in Seniors with Cancer
If you’ve been caring for an aging loved one going through cancer treatment, you are well-versed in all of the side effects of the treatment. You also understand the need to control these side effects to ease your senior’s comfort throughout. With the winter months here and forced heat coming into many homes, one of […]
Happy New Year & Happy New Logo!
As we start the new year, we thought what a great time to not only send you our BEST WISHES for 2023 but also introduce you to our new, Home Care Matters logo. This logo, along with the new year, reflects the fresh beginnings of the year with new dreams, wishes, resolutions, opportunities, perspectives, beginnings, […]
What Pets Are Best When Your Dad Uses a Wheelchair?
Your dad wants a pet for companionship, and that’s understandable as he ages. But, make sure that he doesn’t have a pet that is too hard for him to manage. Here are some pets that are easier to care for when your dad requires a wheelchair. Birds Are Easy to Care For A bird is […]
Flu Season: Have You Considered the Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care?
As the holidays arrive, your dad picked up the flu. He’d only just gotten his yearly flu shot, and his antibodies didn’t have time to build up. He’s pretty sick. Have you ever considered the benefits of 24-hour home care while your dad battles the flu? Meals and Beverages Your dad’s energy is low. He’s […]
Post-Hospital Care: What Are the Common Guidelines After a Surgery?
Your dad is going in for surgery. You’re wondering what his recovery is going to entail. Much of this comes down to the type of surgery he’s about to undergo. Here are some general guidelines on what to expect and how post-hospital care can help. Catheter or Feeding Tube Care Dep[ending on the type of […]