Improved Senior Footcare is a Step Toward Better Overall Wellness
It is difficult to put your best foot forward when soreness plagues every step. Foot problems are normal when we grow older, which is understandable; there are so many delicate bones that carry the weight of our bodies. Additionally, because they are far away from the heart, our feet are almost certainly not receiving as […]
Tips for Committing to Better Health and Wellness for Seniors
We’re closing in on a whole new year, and we all understand what that means: time to make some resolutions! If you’re similar to most people, you will start with the best of intentions. But as time goes on and life gets busier, you may find your determination shrinking until you’ve lost your resolve to […]
Physical Activity and Dementia: Help Keep Senior Loved Ones Moving
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the challenges these diagnoses involve, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Out of all the unique techniques care providers can implement to aid in making life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as it can possibly be, there is one very […]
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 […]
A Senior Care Agency Offers Support for Those Caring from a Distance
They claim distance makes the heart grow fonder, but residing far from elderly parents often causes additional feelings: helplessness, worry, and concern, to name a few. It is hard to understand precisely how your senior loved ones are doing through phone calls, video chats, emails, and letters. There are many things you can do, however, […]
It’s Not Alzheimer’s: Understanding Vascular Dementia
With more than 5.8 million Americans impacted, Alzheimer’s is by far, the most common form of dementia. However, there is another, less familiar type of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is vital to obtaining the […]
The Importance of Dental Care for Older Adults with Dementia
It is among the first things we do in the morning, and one of the last things we do each night, typically on autopilot without giving it any additional thought. Yet it actually is a complicated process composed of a number of steps, making this seemingly simple task quite a challenge for a senior with […]
Home Care Services Can Complement Residential Hospice Care
If you were to ask those who are within the last six months of their lives precisely what is most important to them, you’re very likely to hear answers such as: Maintaining control over which services will be provided To be pain free Emotional and spiritual support To remain at home Residential hospice care meets […]
The Importance of Social Wellness for Seniors and How Home Care Can Help
Living through over a year of a worldwide pandemic taught us never to take for granted the small but incredibly important things in life: shared laughter, hugging our loved ones, a dinner date in our favorite restaurant. We learned firsthand the importance of social wellness, how much socialization is to be valued, and just how […]
Good Senior Nutrition Never Gets Old! The Importance of a Balanced Diet
Remember family dinners at Grandma’s house? The enticing scents wafting out from the kitchen would draw everyone in to assemble at the table to enjoy her home cooking. There were always plenty of leftovers for future meals or late-night snacks. However, for many older adults, these kinds of family meals are few in number. The […]