What is Diabetes? And, how can In-Home Care help seniors who have diabetes? The name diabetes mellitus does not just refer to one condition, but a collection of diseases; these impact the ways that the body makes use of glucose or blood sugar. With diabetes, the blood glucose levels are too high. Glucose is [...]
A sense of love and duty are often intertwined when caring for loved ones. Whether it is a positive relationship often depends on the emotional and mental state of the person for whom the care is given. This is especially true when caring for loved ones suffering with alzheimer's disease. The disease itself is [...]
As time goes by, our bodies begin to experience the signs of aging. Some of these changes can be felt or seen, while others causes lingering aches and pains. Simple movements such as standing up from a chair or walking often become more painful or slower than in the past. One of the most [...]
Are you a woman who’s looking to be more proactive about your health? Being a woman means that you’re likely to suffer from certain conditions that are more prevalent in women and some that are unique to women. Despite this, most clinical trials have failed to focus on women health, and some don’t even include [...]
What is widowhood? That is when one partner loses their other half. Spouse loss affects everyone in different ways. Some manage to move on with their lives without feeling much of the effects at all. They are still in pain, but they are able to cope with the pain of losing their partner better [...]
Did you know: Spring Cleaning for Seniors Can Reduce Fall Risks Springtime. The word symbolizes flowers are blooming, the grass is growing, trees are budding, and the air is fresh and clean. It also represents the time to clean and purge — closets, garages, basements, attics, cupboards, and drawers for example. Spring cleaning energizes [...]
As the saying goes, “health is wealth”. Staying healthy is not just about keeping out of diseases and injuries as there is a lot more to consider if you want to be in tip-top shape. Both men and women have to devote themselves into doing particular practices and procedures if they want to stay [...]
When providing home health care, you will be entering into your client's home and working one-on-one with them. Often times, you will be responsible not only for observing any health risks or dangerous arrangements in the home but also for protecting yourself from any potential dangers. Unlike being in an assisted living setting, you [...]
There are over 45 million Americans that are considered seniors, or over the age of 65. According to the US Census Bureau, by the year 2060, this number will more than double, to over 98 million. It is projected that 19 million of those seniors will be age 85 or older. As all of [...]
The aging-in-place movement has added a whole new level of independent living options for seniors that don’t exist in the nursing home model of senior care. To be sure, many seniors prefer to stay at home during their golden years. Indeed, their health and well-being can thrive when they are allowed to live out [...]
