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 […]
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, […]
What Is Happening with My Elder Loved One? Understanding Hospital Delirium
A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the required care and treatment will be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the outcome is not as expected, and the senior ends up with a new health concern? More and more often, […]
In-Home Care Services Help Seniors Coping with Long-Term Illness
Do you ever wake up and realize, from the time you get out of bed, that it was going to be “one of those days?” Perhaps you slept through your alarm, tripped over the cat, and then remembered you were out of milk. These small inconveniences, however, pale in comparison to what over half of […]
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, […]
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our mental and physical health and wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love has taken a toll on many seniors and the people they love. Now is an ideal […]
Heart Health Awareness Month: Tips for Seniors
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You cannot escape them during this time of the year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cookies, cakes, boxes of chocolates, and cards that grab our attention and encourage us to show those closest to us just how much we love them. […]
Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Reduce Loneliness in the Elderly
Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of us in one way or another, but for older adults in particular, the seclusion essential to ensure safety from COVID-19 has had harmful effects on emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. With a professional team of senior care experts providing home care in Topeka, Grace […]
New Year, New You: Take Charge of Chronic Conditions With Exercises for Seniors
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the television! For seniors or those caring for older parents, specifically people who have chronic health problems, sustaining an active lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a struggle which may seem impossible. However, research […]
The Importance of Addressing Older Adult Mental Health
They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it an abundance of advantages, including greater wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life minus the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, plus the opportunity to spend more time with family members and participating in activities we enjoy. Yet it’s not […]