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 […]
Good Nutrition Never Gets Old! Strategies for Healthy Eating for Older Adults
Remember family dinners at Grandma’s house? The enticing scents wafting from the kitchen would draw everyone in to gather at the table to enjoy her home cooking. There were always a lot of leftovers for future meals or late-night snacks. Yet for a number of seniors, these sorts of family meals are few and far […]
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 […]
Top Ways to Manage Chronic Fatigue in the Elderly
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling lethargic and exhausted most of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. Chronic fatigue in the elderly […]
Best Ways for Family Caregivers and Older Adults to Maintain Physical and Emotional Wellbeing During the Pandemic
While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and emotional wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from people we love have taken a toll on many older adults and those they love. Now is the perfect time for […]
Help Seniors Keep a Healthy Heart in February and Beyond
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You can’t escape them around this time of year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cookies, cakes, boxes of chocolates, and cards that grab our attention and encourage us to show those closest to us exactly how much we love them. But […]
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 […]
New Year, New You: The Importance of Exercise for Seniors with Chronic Conditions
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the TV! For senior loved ones, specifically those with chronic health conditions, maintaining an energetic lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge that may seem insurmountable. Yet, research indicates the importance of […]
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 […]