Keeping Aging Skin in Tip-Top Shape

As we age, skin changes are not unusual. The skin becomes thinner and drier, may develop wrinkles, creases, and age spots, and bruises easier. However, a little extra TLC for senior skin can go a long way towards keeping it more attractive and healthy. Try these tips from the aging skin care professionals at At-Home […]

Healthy Feet for Seniors

Our feet will transport us approximately 110,000 miles during our lives – that is 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly no surprise that as we grow older, our feet may start to see a host of problems. Some of the more prevalent foot issues for the elderly include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis has an effect on numerous joints in […]

Watch for These Signs That Could Point to a Serious Senior Vision Issue

If it appears as if newspaper print is becoming smaller and smaller as you age, you’re in good company! The majority of us find ourselves struggling to read the fine print, so to speak – holding printed materials at arm’s length, putting on reading glasses, or grabbing a magnifier. Though not everyone experiences vision concerns […]

Everything You Need to Know About a Macular Degeneration Diagnosis

If your senior loved one has received a macular degeneration diagnosis, you’re likely to have a number of questions and concerns. And you’re not alone; a full 11 million Americans have received the same diagnosis, and that number is predicted to double by the year 2050. The Ames home care team at At-Home Care Company […]

Is Your Loved One Struggling with Senior Sleep Issues? These Tips Can Help!

Tossing and turning. Counting sheep. Staring at the clock. If this represents a normal evening for your senior loved one, understand that he or she is far from alone. While seniors need to have at least 7 hours of sleep every night, a full 50% of all older adults report concerns with falling and/or staying […]