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 […]
Is It Time for Your Mom to Stop Driving?
The decision to stop driving can be a difficult one for seniors and their families. Driving is often associated with independence and freedom, so giving up driving can be a significant loss for seniors. However, there may come a time when it is no longer safe for seniors to continue driving, and the safety of […]
What Are the Benefits of Respite Care for Family Caregivers?
Being a family caregiver is a complex situation. No matter how much you want to be there for every need your senior has, you’re only one person and may not be able to keep up with the demands of caregiving on your time and your energy. That’s when it’s time to lean on elder care […]
Five Ways 24-hour Home Care Helps Seniors Establish Routines
Younger adults don’t think about how routine-oriented life is, simply because of the various tasks and events that need to be handled every day. Older adults can find that because their time is a little more relaxed, they have a tougher time establishing routines. 24-hour home care services can help with this, ensuring that seniors […]
What Do You Do If Your Dad Has Dry, Flaking Skin?
Getting older changes some of your body’s usual qualities. One of the areas that can be problematic is the diminished production of collagen. Skin dries out and can become flaky if your dad isn’t taking care of his skin properly. Here’s what he needs to do to stop dry, flaking skin. Wash With a Mild […]
5 Ways Your Senior Can Benefit from Decluttering Her Home
One of February’s month-long events is Declutter For A Cause Month. This holiday is about clearing away unused items to donate items that still have some use to charities, non-profit organizations, and other groups that don’t have the funding they need to support the community. For many seniors, decluttering unused items can help them to […]
6 Tips for Aging in Place Safely
Seniors can age in place safely and comfortably with the right resources and support. Home care services are becoming increasingly important in assisting older adults to maintain their independence while remaining safe and healthy in their own homes. Those considering home care services for themselves or a loved one should understand: what services are available, […]
Can Foods Help Seniors Reduce Their Fall Risk?
Maybe you’re taking care of your seniors or trying to find tips to help improve your own well-being. Whatever it is you’re researching, you’ve undoubtedly come across blogs that tell you how important a diet is. And to be frank, diet is never something to overlook, but can it really be linked to limiting falls? […]
Take Proper Care of Aging Skin Using These Tips
Your dad’s older and his skin dries quickly. As he has diabetes, his doctor said his skincare routines need to take priority. Dried, cracked skin on his feet and legs increases the risk of infection, and that’s not ideal. These tips help you better understand how to take care of your dad’s aging skin and […]
Activities Your Mom Can Do With the Help of Companion Care at Home
On the days you have to work, you get a lot of calls from your mom about how she’s bored and needs someone to visit. It’s distracting. You stop by as often as you can, but you work full-time, have kids at home, and have errands to run and housework to do. Have you looked […]
