In-Home Care Helps Seniors Who Can’t Drive Stay Independent
It’s a conversation none of us wants to have with our aging parents, but one that will probably be imperative eventually. Being able to drive whenever and wherever we decide is a key component to our sense of freedom, yet as we grow older, driving can be dangerous for a variety of reasons: poor vision, […]
Debunking Aging Myths for a Healthier, Happier Life
If you’re holding onto a stereotypical concept of aging that involves an isolated, sedentary lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch day in and day out, it’s time for you to reconsider that thought! Debunking aging myths is the secret to healthy aging and embracing a vibrant, active lifestyle regardless of age. […]
Understanding How Home Care Helps Manage Chronic Pain in Seniors
Stinging. Aching. Burning. That is the way many seniors with chronic pain explain how they feel on an everyday basis. Chronic pain may occur anywhere in the body, often for no reason whatsoever. It’s defined by pain that lasts for more than three months, either continuous or off and on. And it’s more prevalent than […]
Top Tips for Helping Seniors Adapt to a Wheelchair
Getting older demands that we get used to a number of changes. Our kids become adults and move out. We may choose to sell the family home and scale back. Retiring from a long-lasting career alters our purpose and goals. And, health conditions or mobility challenges may lead to needing a wheelchair. Helping seniors adapt […]
Home Care Services Help People with Diabetes Maintain Good Health
If you or a person you love is among the nearly 16 million seniors diagnosed with diabetes, you realize how challenging it is to manage the disease. Between prescription drugs, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and much more, a person with diabetes can easily become overwhelmed. And perhaps the most difficult hurdle to get over […]
Why the Shingles Vaccine Is Important for Seniors
With so much press surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, it is very easy to lose focus on the other essential vaccinations for older adults. But there’s one in particular that deserves some time in the public eye: the shingles vaccine. What Exactly Is Shingles? Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox. […]
Home Care Services Help Those With a Loved One in Hospice
When someone is nearing the end of life, comfort level and top quality care are paramount. Families need to know that the individual they love will receive everything needed for a peaceful transition. Hospice care is very helpful during this period, and coupling hospice with home care services means that both the loved one in […]
Living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Stages and Support
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises a multitude of questions and concerns, both for the individual diagnosed and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the current symptoms – and what will they be as time goes on? Where can I turn for […]
Examining How to Pay for Home Care
Continuing to live at home for a lifetime is the desire of nearly all older adults. Home is the place we are most content. It is where memories have been and continue to be made. We have carefully built our environment at home based on our individual tastes and preferences. Plus, it’s where we possess […]
Advocating for Senior Men’s Health
If your dad, grandfather, or other father figure seems to prefer doing anything at all over visiting the doctor, he is in great company. The Cleveland Clinic recently interviewed men on this very issue and observed that only ½ of them get regular checkups, and almost ¾ would prefer to clean the bathroom than visit […]