The Intersection of Food Insecurity and Mental Health in Seniors
The effects of food insecurity, a widespread problem impacting millions of people globally, are especially severe for the elderly. Food insecurity is defined as the inability to consistently obtain adequate food for an active, healthy life. It has a significant negative influence on mental health as well as physical health. In this blog post, we’ll […]
What Seniors And Their Families Should Know About Inflammation
Inflammation is one of the factors that can cause seniors to struggle with chronic health problems. As seniors get older chronic inflammation can make existing health conditions worse. It can also contribute to joint pain, mobility problems, and other chronic issues. Studies are being done about the impact of inflammation on senior health, but there’s […]
Is There a Connection Between Poor Kidney Function and Dementia Risk?
March is National Kidney Month, so it pays for family caregivers to learn more about kidney health and how it affects other possible health issues. For instance, if seniors are already concerned about dementia risk factors, they may also want to pay close attention to their kidney health. Seniors who already have dementia really need […]
What Contributes to a Seniors’ Insomnia?
Insomnia is when a senior can’t sleep or has trouble staying asleep. Most seniors who suffer from insomnia will need professional help to figure out why they are not sleeping to get treatment for their sleepless nights. Aging in place has tons of concerns for family members, and when you know your loved one is […]
Helping Seniors With Technology: Smart Phones and E-Readers
It might be difficult for seniors to adjust to technology, but devices like smart phones and e-readers can be quite beneficial for them. Still, despite the fact that adopting these technologies can greatly improve their quality of life, the digital world may initially appear daunting. We’ll look at various pointers and strategies in this blog […]
Amplifying Seniors’ Invaluable Voices with Home Care Support
Senior Home Care is pivotal in overcoming barriers that silence seniors, ensuring their invaluable insights and experiences are heard and integrated into our community fabric.
Understanding & Preventing Senior Wandering with Home Care
Worried about senior wandering? Learn the dangers, warning signs, & effective prevention strategies. Discover how home care can help keep seniors safe & secure.
Elder Care Advice on How Often Seniors Should See the Doctor
If your loved one is determined to age in place, they will need a team of professionals to help manage their care. This likely means they have different doctors for different things, elder care to help at home, family caregivers, and any specialists needed to ensure they are aging as well as possible. This can […]
24-Hour Home Care Can Help With Recovery From Prostate Surgery
If you will be providing care for your loved one after he’s had prostate surgery, making him comfortable and promoting a healthy healing process are your top concerns. Here’s how you can help with both. Make Him Comfortable Recovery from prostate surgery can take several weeks and your loved one might be in a lot […]
How Home Care Can Help Your Loved One Write Their Memoir
This month is National Memoir Writing Month. People are encouraged to write things down to keep the memories of their lives alive. A memoir is a collection of a person’s memories and while the thought of writing her memoir may seem overwhelming to your loved one, there are a lot of ways you can help […]