High Summer Temperatures Can Lead to Heat Stroke in Older Adults
Throughout the long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we are into the dog days of summer, it is important to take precautions to make certain older adults in particular stay […]
Know These Symptoms for an Early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
Despite the fact that nearly one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the foreground by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since then, his foundation has provided for advancements in research and awareness that were previously unparalleled, giving us hope for a […]
Learn About Senior Care Options by Scheduling an In-Home Care Consultation
You’ve just finished speaking to Mom on the telephone, and now have a concern that something is not completely right. Even though it was a pleasant conversation, her lapses in memory were concerning. She assured you that she is totally fine – that she is eating very well (despite the fact that she could not […]
Joint and Knee Stiffness From Osteoarthritis Can Increase Senior Fall Risk
The figures associated with senior falls are saddening. Falls are classified as the primary reason behind injury in the elderly, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, together with the countless other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls for seniors are, the danger is more than doubled for people with osteoarthritis, […]
Causes of Fatigue in Seniors and Strategies to Help
Springing our clocks forward left many of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic most of the time, no matter how much you sleep. For older adults experiencing chronic fatigue, […]
In-Home Care Solutions Help Seniors Remain at Home While Aging
It wasn’t long ago when there was a general presumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to relocate into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There is now a better understanding that living at home throughout aging with in-home support is actually a feasible option. There is also more extensive information since […]
Balancing Caring for Older Parents and School-Aged Children
If your days are overflowing with managing a home, working, parenting, caring for older parents, and attempting to squeeze in time for yourself while looking after other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Made up of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between meeting the needs of caring for older parents and school-aged […]
Navigating Long Term Care for Aging Parents
Being together over the holidays is a fantastic time to get caught up and an ideal time to have discussions about long term care planning with elderly parents. Having an open and honest discussion around determining long term care for aging parents, home modifications and finances is important to help meet the wishes of senior […]
Boost Cognitive Function for Seniors With These Tips
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and people who care for them, and may derive from: Genetics Health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And much more Yet it is essential […]
Foods to Avoid with Chronic Kidney Disease
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 11% of adult Americans, for older adults, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a family member in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s recommended dietary plan is critical. The goal is to make certain that quantities of fluid, minerals, and electrolytes remain balanced. The […]