Some days, it can feel like keeping up on household chores and cleaning tasks constitutes a full-time job all on its own. That can be true even if the home in question isn’t a large family in a big house. And it only gets worse whenever illness, injury, or some other malady adds to the [...]
Proper diet is important for everyone, but some demographics are more susceptible to the risks of poor nutrition. And while general “healthy eating” guidelines are applicable more or less across the board, what constitutes “proper nutrition” will vary to some degree even from person to person. For seniors and retirees, the topic is both [...]
In most professions, you can tell how well someone is doing at their job by how often their customers come back for more. Health care, though, is kind of the opposite, especially when it comes to hospitals. Success in this context usually means not having to go back anytime soon. It’s not always easy […]
We all have to use them. And for a lot of people, a lot of the time, we do, without incident, and without difficulty. It’s simply…going to the bathroom. But just because it’s safe and easy for some—or even most—people does not mean that it’s effortless and risk-free for everyone. Bathroom safety is often [...]
We take a lot of things for granted in our youth, only for them to become unique challenges as we age. One such mundane-activity-turned-minefield is bathing. For many of us, it was something we did essentially every day for the bulk of our lives. Then, little by little, that simple routine became a major [...]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with InHomeCare. Interventions save lives. Nurse intervention is considered the backbone of home care. It’s hard to overstate the importance of nurses in the healthcare system. Even for individuals receiving home nursing care, hospice, or assisted living support, nurses often [...]
There are a plethora of reasons someone might need to find exercise regimens they can perform from a seated position. But while reasons and circumstances may differ, there’s at least one reality that’s true for anyone facing this scenario, be they wheelchair bound or just reduced mobility, or anything in-between. Everyone could benefit from [...]
For many people, relationships with family pets and household furry friends are some of the most treasured and dear in our lives. The positive impact that animals can have on the lives of their owners can be observed by almost anyone, even if that same impact can be difficult to quantify. So it’s no surprise [...]
Once you reach a certain age, there seems to be no shortage of “important” things to talk about. Sure, there are some weighty conversations to be had, and sometimes uncomfortable realities have to be addressed directly. But what use are the latter years of life if they can’t be actually lived? Especially for anyone who [...]
As our loved ones age, we often face tough choices about their care. A large concern surrounds their ideal living options. If living at home has begun to be less feasible, two common senior living choices are then an assisted living facility and a nursing home. But what's the difference? This article will help you [...]