Understanding How Home Care Helps ALS Patients
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises plenty of questions and considerations, both for the individual who received the diagnosis and the ones who love them. What causes ALS? What are the symptoms now – and what will they be in the future? Who can […]
Understanding the Symptoms of a UTI in Seniors
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms all too well. For younger individuals, a UTI is generally fairly easy to recognize and take care of. However, it is often more challenging for older adults, as symptoms of a UTI in seniors can […]
Where to Find Home Care Support After Heart Surgery
During National Heart Month, there are two important ways you can give your heart some love: understand how to maintain heart health, and know how home care support can help you recuperate if you’ve experienced issues with your heart. Take Care of Your Heart These basic steps can help maintain heart fitness by keeping cholesterol […]
The Concerning Connection Between Seniors and Depression
After spending time with family and friends and revisiting beloved memories and traditions over the holiday season, it is typical for a sense of nostalgia and sorrow to develop for older adults. Even though some amount of short-term post-holiday unhappiness can be anticipated, it’s crucial to be aware that it can develop into depression. Depression […]
Helping Seniors Take Strides Toward Healthy Feet
It’s challenging to put your best foot forward when pain is part of every step. Foot problems are not uncommon as people get older, which is understandable; there are so many delicate bones that bear the weight of our bodies. Not only that, but because they’re far away from the heart, our feet might not […]
A Devotion to Daily Exercise Is a Devotion to Health and Wellbeing
We are on the brink of a brand new year, and we all know very well what this means: resolution time! If you are similar to most people, you will start with the best of intentions. But as time passes and life gets busier, you will probably find your determination slipping away until you’ve lost […]
The Many Advantages of Exercise for a Senior Loved One with Dementia
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the challenges the conditions entail, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Out of all the unique strategies care providers can use to aid in making life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as it can possibly be, there is one very […]
Looking Out for the Health of Senior Men
If your dad, grandpa, or any other father figure appears to prefer doing anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in good company. The Cleveland Clinic recently questioned men on this very subject and determined that only 50 percent of those interviewed get regular checkups, and almost ¾ of those interviewed would prefer […]
Distance Caregiving: The Many Benefits of Working with a Senior Care Agency
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but living at a distance from senior parents may cause additional feelings: concern, helplessness, and worry, for example. It’s hard to understand exactly how your senior loved ones are doing through phone calls, video chats, emails, and letters. There are steps you can take, however, to ensure […]
Is It Vascular Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States, impacting an estimated 5.8 million people. However, there is another, lesser-known form 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 crucial to obtaining […]