In-Home Care Services Help Older Adults Remain Independent
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to consider besides what dishes to prepare, which gifts to purchase, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older family members you […]
A Healthy Senior Diet Keeps Cholesterol in Check During the Holidays
From November to January, a healthy diet for older adults can be especially challenging during holiday and family get-togethers. For individuals with high cholesterol, however, maintaining a healthy senior diet is particularly important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, states, “Around the holidays, we tend to let ourselves go, and that’s the absolute […]
Tips to Help Seniors Overcome Age-Related Cognitive Impairment
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and those who care for them, and may result from: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And more However, it is […]
The Importance of Addressing Senior Mental Health Care
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it many great rewards, including increased wisdom, the freedom to savor life without having the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, in addition to the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends and engaging in activities we […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Helps Seniors Increase Cognitive Function
Everybody knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but studies are now uncovering many more far-reaching rewards – namely, a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in older adults. The reason for the link is not yet fully understood, but there are two […]
Senior Skin Benefits From Extra TLC
Once we age, skin changes are normal. Our skin becomes thinner and drier, may develop wrinkles, creases, and age spots, and bruises easier. Yet a little extra TLC for senior skin can make a difference towards keeping it more vibrant and healthy. Try these suggestions from the aging care professionals at Live Free Home Health […]
Aging Feet: What to Know
Our feet will carry us in the vicinity of 110,000 miles over the course of our lifetime – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly no wonder that as we age, our feet may start to see a host of challenges. Examples of the more widespread foot issues for the elderly include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis affects various joints […]
Two Types of Macular Degeneration and What They Mean for Your Senior Loved Ones
If your elderly loved one has been diagnosed with macular degeneration, you’ll likely be faced with a number of concerns and questions. And you’re not alone; an approximate 11 million people in the U.S. have received the same diagnosis, and that number is expected to double by the year 2050. The Franklin home health care […]
Warning Signs that Point to the Need for Senior Care Services
Looking around at the home where you grew up, the home where your parents still live, can bring forth a flood of memories. The finished wood stairs you used to practice tap dance routines on, much to your father’s dismay. The bedroom door you repeatedly slammed during your tumultuous teenage years. You know that your […]