The Benefits of High Fiber Foods for Seniors
In the event that the seniors in your life are more inclined to indulge in the numerous junk and fast food choices which are so readily available, they are in good company. Even though these foods are simple and easy, they are usually full of calories, fat and cholesterol and lack fiber and other essential […]
How In-Home Care Services Can Complement Hospice Care
If you asked people who are within the last six months of their lives what is most important to them, you’re likely to hear answers such as: Retaining control over which services will be provided To be free from pain Emotional and spiritual support To remain at home In-home hospice care meets all of these […]
Learn How to Improve Social Wellness for Seniors & How Home Care Can Help
Living through over a year of a worldwide pandemic taught us to never take for granted the small but incredibly important things in life: shared laughter, hugging our loved ones, a dinner date in our favorite café. We discovered firsthand how much socialization is to be valued, and just how empty and lost we can […]
How Home Care Can Help Seniors Manage Long-Term Medical Conditions
Do you ever get up in the morning and realize, from the moment you got out of bed, that it was going to be “one of those days?” Maybe you slept through your alarm, tripped over the cat, and then remembered you were out of milk. These minor inconveniences, however, pale in comparison of what […]
Fall Prevention Strategies to Improve Senior Safety
For people age 65 and older, falls are an extremely serious threat. Up to one out of four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the possibility of falling again doubles. Elderly falls often lead to emergency room visits, head injuries, fractures, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs associated with falls: approximately […]
The Importance of Long-Term Senior Care Planning
Being together over the holidays is a fantastic time to get caught up and the perfect time to have discussions about long-term senior care planning with elderly parents. Having an open and honest discussion around care needs, home modifications and finances is important to help fulfill the wishes of senior loved ones. Compassionate Nursing Services […]
November Is Diabetes Awareness Month: Learn Signs, Symptoms, and Management Tips for Seniors
Checking sugar levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes an average day in your life, or that of an older adult you adore, you understand firsthand the challenges that come with a diabetes diagnosis. As November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the aging care team at Compassionate Nursing Services is pleased to share […]