7 Tips for Helping Seniors to Eat Nutritious, Fun Meals
Maintaining a balanced diet and getting the right nutrients helps seniors to stay as healthy as possible, but it’s not that easy to do. Changes in dietary preferences and in what seniors require in order to eat a healthy diet are just two of the problems seniors face. Help from 24-hour home care providers makes […]
Seniors and Foot Care: How Personal Care at Home Can Help
To help seniors remain as healthy and happy as possible, family caregivers need to pay attention to a lot of different details every single day. Foot care is a lot more important than many people realize, especially as seniors age. Feet help seniors to remain mobile, so neglecting foot care can be a recipe for […]
Making Stairs Safer for National Safe at Home Week
The last week of August is designated for everyone to take a moment and consider what being safe at home means. National Safe at Home Week this year is from Aug 21-25 and is a good time to review with your elderly loved one what steps you can take to make sure she is safe […]
Does Your Dad Take His Medications Correctly?
Your dad is getting older and he has a few chronic health conditions that he’s managing with prescription medications, diet, and exercise. You stop in to check on him each weekend, but you’re starting to wonder if you’re doing enough to make sure he’s taking care of himself. Here are a few questions to consider […]
How To Protect A Senior With Alzheimer’s From Extreme Heat
Extreme temperatures can be dangerous for seniors, especially seniors who have Alzheimer’s. Protecting seniors with Alzheimer’s from heat-related illness is a priority because they often can’t recognize or communicate their discomfort in the heat. Seniors with Alzheimer’s also may not be able to take appropriate steps to cool themselves down. Alzheimer’s care can help keep […]
Why Seniors Are Playing Video Games In Record Numbers
Seniors who are looking for fun activities that are also social don’t even need to leave the house. Seniors over the age of 65 are embracing video games as a way to spend their time. And according to experts that’s not a bad thing. Playing video games has very real mental and physical health benefits […]
4 Things to Know About Medic Alert Systems
Surprisingly, MedicAlert wasn’t designed for older adults. It was created by a doctor who was out of town when his daughter cut herself while playing and needed stitches. While Dr. Collins knew his daughter was allergic to the tetanus vaccine, doctors at the hospital had no idea. She fell into a coma after getting the […]
What Can Family Members Do to Help Seniors Living with Cancer?
When a senior loved one is diagnosed with cancer, family members play a crucial role in providing support, comfort, and assistance throughout the journey. Although family caregivers can easily feel helpless in the face of what their senior is experiencing, there is a lot that they can do, especially with home care assistance. These tips […]
5 Things You and Your Aging Mom Need to Discuss
Your mom is getting older, and you’re not sure what her plans are as her abilities and needs change. It’s time to sit down and ask her these questions about her future and how elder care can play a role. Where Does She See Herself Living in 5, 10, 15 Years? Where does your mom […]
6 Ways to Help Seniors Get the Best Possible Sleep
Sleep plays a vital role in seniors’ overall health and well-being. However, many seniors struggle with sleep issues that can greatly reduce their quality of life. Sometimes aging adults need extra help getting the best possible sleep and senior home care providers can do quite a bit to make sure that sleep quality improves. Establish […]
