The Importance of Daily Fiber Intake for Seniors
If the seniors in your life are more likely to indulge in the numerous junk and fast food choices that are so readily available, they’re in excellent company. Even though these sorts of foods are convenient, they are frequently high in calories, fat and cholesterol and lack fiber as well as other key nutrients that […]
Understanding the Ways Home Care Services Can Complement Hospice Services
If you asked people who are in the last 6 months of their lives what is most important to them, you’re likely to hear responses such as: Retaining control over which services will be provided To be pain free Spiritual and emotional support To remain at home In-home hospice services meet all of these needs […]
Creative Ways to Help Improve Social Wellness in Older Adults
Living through more than a year of a global pandemic taught us to never take for granted the small but exceptionally essential things in life: shared laughter, hugging our friends and family, a dinner date in our favorite café. We discovered firsthand how much socialization is to be valued, and how lost and empty we […]
Know the Signs and Symptoms That May Point to a Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease While almost one million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was probably first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since his Parkinson’s diagnosis, his foundation has provided breakthroughs in research and awareness that were previously unmatched, giving us hope for […]
In-Home Care Consultations Help Families Explore Elder Care Options
You’ve just finished talking to Mom on the telephone, and now have a feeling something is not completely right. Though it was a pleasant conversation, her memory lapses were concerning. She assured you that she is perfectly fine – that she’s eating very well (although she could not remember what she had for dinner), taking […]
What Is Happening with My Older Loved One? Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary treatment and care are going to be delivered to provide healing. But what occurs when the results aren’t as expected, and the older adult winds up with a new health concern? More and more […]
Look Out for These Clues to Help Prevent Geriatric Falls
For those age 65 and older, geriatric falls are an incredibly serious threat. Up to one out of four older adults will experience a fall, and after falling, the risk of falling again doubles. Geriatric falls often lead to emergency room visits, head injuries, fractures, and hospitalizations – not to mention the expense connected with […]
Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Reduce Social Isolation in Seniors
Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on us all in one way or another, but for older adults especially, the seclusion necessary to ensure safety from COVID-19 has had detrimental effects on mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. At-Home Senior Care, a leading provider of home care for aging parents in Ames and the surrounding […]
Prioritize Healthy Eating During the Holidays and Keep Cholesterol in Check
Healthy eating during the holidays can be a real challenge from November to January, as it’s easy to lose track of our dietary habits during family and holiday gatherings. For anyone with high cholesterol, however, making healthy food choices is very important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, says, “Around the holidays, we […]
Mapping Out a Long-Term Care Plan With Aging Parents
Being together during the holidays is a great time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about making a long-term care plan with elderly parents. Having an honest and open discussion around care needs, home modifications and finances is very important to help meet the wishes of senior loved ones. At-Home Care […]