Seven UTI Symptoms in Seniors and How to Help
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are extremely common in seniors for a variety of reasons. Menopause, reduced mobility, a weakened immune system, and even chronic medical conditions can all be potential causes. UTIs occur when bacteria stay in the urinary tract too long and multiply, becoming an infection. Recognizing UTI symptoms quickly helps seniors get […]
Warning Signs Of Diabetes Seniors Shouldn’t Ignore
Diabetes is very common among seniors. Estimates are that more than 33% of seniors have diabetes, and it’s suspected that more seniors have it but haven’t been diagnosed. It’s not uncommon for elderly adults to dismiss changes in their health, or attribute them to aging rather than a disease or chronic condition. Once a diagnosis […]
The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care for Meningitis
Meningitis occurs when the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord becomes infected. It’s a health concern affecting 2.5 million people globally each year. While older adults can get a vaccination to lower the risk of contracting this disease, it’s not always effective and not everyone gets the shots. In the U.S., between 600 and […]
How Do You Help Take Care of a Parent With Cancer?
When a parent has cancer, it’s stressful for everyone. As you navigate treatment options like surgery, chemo, radiation, etc., you have to also weigh what care your parent needs. You have to consider your own work schedule, activities with any children living at home, and time for friends and a spouse or partner. It’s a […]
Tips Seniors Can Use To Improve Bladder Health
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The Best Stroke Prevention Tips For Seniors
Anyone can have a stroke. But, statistically strokes are more common in people who are over the age of 60. And the risk of having a stroke increases every year for seniors. One of the scariest things about strokes is that often they happen very quickly with no warning. Any senior who feels like they […]
6 Simple Daily Habits to Keep Seniors’ Brains Sharp
As seniors grow older, keeping their brains as sharp as possible becomes even more of a priority. Cognitive health is just as important as physical health is, especially when seniors have a family history of cognitive illnesses. Senior home care providers can help aging adults to incorporate more of these activities into their daily lives. […]
How Does Incontinence Affect Seniors?
Aging brings with it a lot of changes that affect how well the body is able to do its job. Sometimes health issues and physical changes seniors experience can lead to incontinence, which is the loss of bladder control. Incontinence can be a bit of a taboo topic, though, because of the way that it […]
Helping Homebound Seniors Experience Better Mental Health
Maintaining good mental health is fundamental for the overall well-being of homebound seniors. Being confined to their homes can present big challenges that impact their mental well-being. When seniors aren’t able to get out as much as they used to, they benefit from assistance like 24-hour home care providers to offer them a hand in […]
Should You Worry When Your Mom Has a Headache?
June 4th kicks off National Headache Awareness Week. National Headache Awareness Week started back in the late 1980s, but after years of championing to pass legislation making it an official government awareness week, efforts were unsuccessful. That hasn’t stopped The National Headache Foundation from raising awareness each June. Headaches are part of life, but they […]
