Senior Living: Taking Control of Health and Wellness in 2023
As we get ready to move forward into 2023, it’s the perfect time to ponder what we have learned from the past year and what changes we would like to make in the coming year. It’s not just about making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of weeks. It’s […]
Health Tips for Caring for a Senior Man
If your father, grandfather, or any other father figure appears to prefer doing anything at all over visiting the doctor, he is in great company. The Cleveland Clinic recently surveyed men about this very topic and discovered that only ½ of those interviewed get routine examinations, and almost ¾ would prefer to clean the bathroom […]
Keep Seniors Safe This Summer from Common Heat-Related Illnesses
Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we’re into the dog days of summer, it’s critical to take precautions to ensure seniors in particular stay safe from heat-related […]
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 […]
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 […]
Home Care Is a Solution That Helps Seniors Age in Place
It was not long ago when there was a general presumption that when we grow older, we will naturally need to relocate into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There is now a better understanding that living at home for the duration of aging with in-home support is actually a feasible option. There is […]
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 […]
Relationships with Grandparents Provide Mutual Benefits
As the old saying goes, “What happens at Grandpa’s stays at Grandpa’s!” Being a grandparent is likely one of life’s greatest joys – the chance to experience once again the delight of spending quality time and doting on the children in your life; only this time around, they are your children’s children, and so the […]
Dehydration in the Elderly: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
During the warmest time of the year, keeping up with proper hydration is necessary, especially for older adults. In fact, approximately 50% of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, according to a recently available UCLA research study, which could lead to an assortment of health risks, including kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and also a […]
Tips on How to Manage Osteoarthritis
Impacting 30 million individuals within the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results due to the wearing away of cartilage, creating friction in the joints as unprotected bones rub against one another. Although it may appear in almost any joint, it’s most prevalent in the hands, hips, knees, lower back, and […]