Living With Dementia: Communication and Memory Loss
The term dementia is used to describe a range of symptoms connected with a loss of memory and cognitive function. Dementia can have an impact on day-to-day activities as well as communication. Living with dementia can be stressful and difficult for everyone involved. A strong support system that includes senior home care is essential to […]
How Home Care Can Help Senior Veterans Aging in Place
Senior veterans have some unique challenges that can make aging at home a little difficult. But senior veterans who want to remain independent and stay in the homes that they worked hard for can often get by very well at home with a little help from home care. Home care for veterans who need support […]
Take Time to Yourself During Stress Awareness Month
What are some of the biggest stressors in your life? The rising cost of things like electricity, food, and heating fuel is stressing 87% of people who responded to an American Institute of Stress survey. Seventy-eight percent reported the pandemic caused significant stress. Watching an aging parent struggle with daily activities is another source. When […]
When Is 24-hour Home Care Necessary for Seniors?
Eventually, aging adults may require more support to maintain their existing lifestyle. This is especially true if seniors are planning to age in place rather than changing their living situation. 24-hour home care providers offer an opportunity for seniors to be safe at home and have someone there looking after their overall well-being. Here are […]
How Does Companion Care at Home Help With Your Mom’s Mental Health?
Approximately 20 million older adults have some type of mental health disorder. Depression and anxiety disorders are the most common. How is your mom’s mental health? If it’s worsened since the pandemic, she’s not alone. How do you help her avoid anxiety and depression when you live too far away to involve her in your […]
Talk To Your Mom About Her Mental Health Now
Have you talked to your mom about her mental and emotional health as she ages? Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety are not something only young adults face. They’re also very common in older adults. Counseling Awareness Month occurs every April in order to raise awareness of the invaluable services trained counselors offer to […]
Going on Outings with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If your loved one has Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), he might not like going on trips or out to places to visit and enjoy because of his fear of his symptoms kicking in and wreaking havoc with not only his bowels but his day. You might notice he finds excuses to not go places or […]
Five Techniques for Chronic Pain Relief
If your loved one suffers from chronic pain, he is not alone. According to the CDC, about 20% of adults live with chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that has lasted for at least 12 weeks. It can be a sharp pain, a dull ache, or a burning or aching sensation. Chronic pain […]
Seven Tips for Staying Active and Healthy with DVT
DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, affects millions of seniors every year. DVT is caused by a blood clot forming in the veins deep in the lower legs. These clots can form in other deep veins, but the condition most commonly affects lower legs. Seniors who have DVT need to take precautions to stay healthy and […]
The Hidden Sources of Caffeine in Senior Diets: Foods and Beverages to Watch For
As seniors age, their dietary needs change. One important consideration for seniors is the amount of caffeine they consume. Many seniors don’t realize that they are consuming more caffeine than they think they are. That is especially true if seniors are just going by what they always did in terms of drinking coffee and taking […]
