Aging adults often require some form of care or assistance. Even persons who enjoy their independence may want someone to keep them company or with whom they can do hobbies. Other persons may need additional care but would prefer not to leave their homes. This could be for many reasons, like wanting to stay in [...]
Nursing Home Technology Monitors Elder Activities Many of us are balancing the care of our aging parents and working full-time jobs, and taking care of our children. So, how do you monitor the activities of elderly parents? The advent of new-age technology has sensors, voice activation, GPS, Bluetooth, cellular connectivity via mobile phones, smartphone [...]
Between its hard and slippery surfaces and sharp corners, bathrooms can pose challenges to safety for any age. But as we get into our golden years, bathroom safety and home modifications for aging become more important. According to the U.S. Center for Disease and Control Prevention, most falls occur in the bathroom for those 65 [...]
The idea of fitness as a senior can be intimidating if you have a lot of chronic aches and pains or other medical conditions. Modified exercises can help strengthen your muscles and improve your flexibility without putting added strain on the body. Chair exercises provide seniors with the benefits of exercise, with minimal risk involved. [...]
How to Become a Great Caregiver Are you kind, caring, compassionate, and patient? Do you love serving others and a desire to help people, especially the elderly, improve their quality of life? Do you enjoy spending time with older adults? Then you might be interested in how to become a caregiver. In addition to these [...]
Starting a home business that cares for seniors can be a daunting task, just as in any entrepreneurial pursuit, but the number of baby boomers who require that type of attention has made agency health care very desirable and profitable. Deciding whether you are going to offer a blend of various services or specialize in […]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with in home care. Any healthcare business relies on the quality of care that their hired caregivers provide. A home care or other healthcare business is only as good as the employees that they hire. While quality job training for caregivers is highly encouraged, it is […]
I’d like to share my experiences as an In-Home Care Provider Caring for the elderly is a rewarding experience in many ways. Seniors are extremely vulnerable and require special attention. Their lives can be incredibly lonely, and a good caregiver can meet that need in many ways, sometimes being their sole companion. And one of […]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with in home care. What Causes Short Term Memory Loss? Short-term memory loss can be caused in a variety of ways. Some medications, like antidepressants, antihistamines, and anti-anxiety medications, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and pain medications taken after surgery, could be contributing risk factors to [...]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with in home care. When Should You Move To Memory Care? Finding a memory care facility or assisted living center for your loved ones is never something that you look forward to. Sadly, there is a great need for memory care centers, with over 30,000 assisted [...]
