Senior Care Helps Older Adults Maintain Independence When It Is Time to Quit Driving
It is a conversation no one wants to have with senior parents, but one that will likely be required at some point. To be able to drive wherever and whenever we decide is a key component to our feeling of independence, yet as we grow older, operating a vehicle can become hazardous for a variety […]
Overcoming Common Stereotypes About Aging
If you are holding onto some common stereotypes about aging that involve a sedentary, lonely lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch every day, it’s time for you to reconsider those thoughts! The secret to healthy aging is understanding the facts and disproving the misconceptions to embrace a vibrant, dynamic lifestyle throughout […]
Pain Control: How Home Care Helps Seniors with Chronic Pain
Burning. Stinging. Aching. That is the way many seniors with chronic pain explain how they feel on a daily basis. Chronic pain can happen anywhere in the body, sometimes for no clear reason at all. It’s defined by pain that lasts for more than three months, either constant or coming and going. And it’s more […]
Mobility Challenges: How to Help an Older Parent Adjust to Life in a Wheelchair
Growing older requires us to get used to more than a few changes. Our kids mature and move out. We may opt to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-term career shifts our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility challenges may result in the necessity for a wheelchair. This kind […]
How Home Care Helps Improve Health for Seniors with Diabetes
If you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million seniors with diabetes, you no doubt know firsthand how challenging the condition can be to deal with. Between prescription drugs, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and so much more, a person with diabetes can very quickly become overwhelmed. And possibly the most challenging […]
Avoiding Shingles: How Getting Vaxxed Can Keep Seniors Safe
With a great deal of press about the COVID-19 vaccines, it is easy to lose focus on the other important vaccinations for older adults. But there is one specifically that deserves some time in the spotlight: the shingles vaccine. What Is Shingles? Shingles is an infection caused by the exact same virus that triggers chickenpox. […]
Home Care Complements End-of-Life Care and Gives Families Time Together
When a loved one is nearing the end of life, comfort and top quality care are the primary concerns. Families need to know that the person they love will receive everything they will need for a peaceful transition. Hospice care is indispensable during this period, and partnering end-of-life care with home care services means that […]
Understanding How Home Care Can Help When Caring for ALS
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises numerous questions and concerns, both for the person who received the diagnosis and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the current symptoms – and what will they be as time goes by? Where can I turn […]
How Do Families Finance the Cost of At-Home Care?
Continuing to live at home for a lifetime is the goal of most seniors. Home is the place we are most comfortable. It’s where memories have been and continue to be made. We’ve meticulously crafted our surroundings at home according to our particular tastes and personality. Plus, it’s where we possess the freedom to make […]
Senior Health: Talking to Older Men About Wellness
If your dad, grandpa, or any other father figure would rather opt for doing anything at all over visiting the doctor, he is in great company. The Cleveland Clinic recently questioned men about this very topic and discovered that only half of those interviewed get regular examinations, and almost ¾ of them prefer to clean the […]