Understanding Chronic Fatigue in the Elderly
Feelings of exhaustion can seem like a common occurrence for a number of us. The alarm goes off too early, the demands of day-to-day life are draining, and by the conclusion of the day, as soon as we can finally sink into bed, it may be hard to turn off our thoughts to achieve a […]
Home Modification Tips to Keep Bathrooms Safe for Seniors
Even though you may consider your bathroom to be a safe place where you can relax and rest with a soothing bath or invigorating shower at the end of an extended day, for older adults, the bathroom is actually probably the most dangerous room in the house. With slippery floors that are even slipperier when […]
Struggling to Find the Perfect Gifts? Try These Senior Holiday Gift Ideas!
Doesn’t it feel wonderful to locate that ideal gift, the one that will make your loved one’s face light up with joy? When it comes to the seniors we love, it is perhaps even more fulfilling, as it can be challenging to come up with new and creative ideas. The elderly have years’ worth of […]
Dementia Friendly Holidays: Creating a Safe and Comforting Environment
Coping with dementia is challenging on any given day, but add in the interruptions to routine, increased visitors, decorations, and noise of the holiday season, and you may just have a recipe for increased agitation, anxiety, and discomfort. The key to pleasurable, dementia friendly holidays for your family, together with a senior loved one with […]
Elder Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.
It breaks our hearts to hear stories on the news of vulnerable seniors who’ve experienced mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seems as though it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – definitely not to our own senior loved ones. However, approximately 5 million seniors in the United States are put through some type […]
Prepare for a Natural Disaster: Tips for Seniors
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters arise suddenly. While emergency preparedness is crucial for all, it is particularly important for the elderly, who are often challenged with mobility and/or chronic health issues. As September is National Preparedness Month, take this opportunity to ensure your senior loved ones are well-equipped and prepared for a potential […]
Influenza Facts to Keep Older Adults Safe
Far from simply sniffles and a cough, influenza can hit seniors hard. With a vulnerable immune system, individuals over age 65 are particularly at risk of complications from the flu, which could be rather severe. As we enter into flu season, At-Home Care Company, the top Des Moines dementia care provider and senior caregivers throughout […]
Vaccines for Senior Citizens: To Immunize, or Not to Immunize? Learn the Latest Recommendations.
Despite a greater focus from the medical community regarding the vaccines for senior citizens, a large percent is still not heeding the advice – placing these seniors in jeopardy for serious illness and even death. The truth is, one out of three adults over age 65 opted against receiving a flu shot this past year; […]
Use the Pool for A Great Low Impact Workout for Older Adults
There is nothing greater than a refreshing dip in the pool to combat the summer heat, and along with the buoyancy of the water, it provides the additional advantage of the perfect low impact environment to help senior loved ones remain active while alleviating stress to joints. Make certain to speak with a senior’s health […]
Achieve Safety While Promoting Senior Independence
When a senior loved one is finding it difficult to perform a job, our natural instinct, with the best of intentions, is to step in and take care of it ourselves. But is this genuinely supporting your loved one – or can it be hindering senior independence? The stark reality is, there is a fine […]