You’ve just finished speaking with Dad on the telephone, and now have a concern that something isn’t quite right. Though it was a nice conversation, …Read More
Category: Care for Seniors
Why Fall Prevention Is Vital for Seniors with Stiff Muscles and Joints
May 14, 2021
The statistics surrounding senior falls are alarming. Falls are the leading reason behind injury in older adults, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip …Read More
What Is Happening with My Senior Loved One? Treating Delirium During Hospitalization
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment are …Read More
Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Help Reduce Isolation in Seniors
January 22, 2021
Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of us in one way or another, but for seniors especially, the seclusion required to …Read More
Maintain a Cholesterol Friendly Diet With Healthy Food Choices This Holiday Season
December 11, 2020
From November to January, it’s easy to get off track with our eating habits, thanks to family and holiday gatherings. For individuals with high cholesterol, …Read More
Mild Cognitive Impairment in Seniors and Tips to Help Keep the Brain Sharp
November 12, 2020
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These, as well as other impacts of cognitive decline, make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and …Read More
Seniors and Diabetes: How to Best Manage the Condition for Your Best Life
November 6, 2020
Checking sugar levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes a normal day in your life, or that of an older adult you …Read More
Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods That Promote Kidney Health
October 16, 2020
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 11% of adult Americans, for older people, the incident rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a senior in …Read More
The Importance of Addressing Senior Citizen Mental Health
October 9, 2020
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it many great rewards, including increased wisdom, the freedom to experience life …Read More
Helping Seniors with Pandemic Fatigue Cope
September 25, 2020
It’s been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been set up to emphasize safety can begin to wear …Read More