A healthy home and kitchen are vital for the safety and wellbeing of everyone in your home whether you’re a young couple just getting started or an elderly person living on your own. A clean home is a simple step in living and maintaining a healthy home. Medical studies show that you benefit both physically […]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with in home care. Many seniors across the country desire to age in place in their own homes. Some seniors develop certain health conditions that make it difficult to live at home alone. Sometimes the senior’s adult children or another family member become responsible for their […]
When is a Caregiver Needed? You’ve heard it said, “Old age isn’t for sissies.” It’s true, but appropriate assistance can go a long way toward making it a more comfortable and pleasant journey. One of the biggest obstacles is recognizing when it is time to seek help and overcoming the very human impulse to deny […]
Wintertime can present more challenges for your elderly care recipients. Take steps early to ensure that they will be safe should a winter storm cause them to be stuck at home until the the storm passes. Power outages are common during a larger wintertime snow and/or ice-storm. High winds, heavy snowfall and dangerous ice build-up […]
Variety, as they say, is the spice of life. This couldn’t ring more true for senior citizens in home care. While appreciating that some clients may have limited mobility, there are still a myriad of fun senior activities to engage in. For an elder, activity is key. A complete home care plan should have fun […]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with in home care. Some people have difficulty remembering everything that they need to bring to their scheduled doctor visits. Many individuals become nervous as a result, and this makes it even more likely that the patient will forget important details about their health and treatment […]
Statistics tell us that 1 in every 3 seniors will fall each year. Other studies are indicating that just a little over a third of the aging population over the age of 65 are affected by falls every year. Since 90% of seniors prefer to remain in their own homes as they become older, these […]
As our society ages, the need for support for the aged becomes critical. In addition to providing physical support, including help with daily chores and activities requiring dexterity, we need to consider the emotional and social needs of our aging population. Isolation increases the risk of anxiety and depression, which can impact brain plasticity and […]
Emergency rooms report an estimated 235,000 number of bathroom falls with injuries each year. Seniors account for approximately 81% of these falls. Providing a safer bathroom for seniors is imperative to decrease risks of serious fall injuries. Consider implementing these 10 tips for creating a safer bathroom for a senior loved one. 1. Raise […]
An elderly person, like aging baby boomers, often have difficulty managing personal bank accounts and paying costly insurance premiums. Some estimate that 1 in 3 senior households have little or no income due to various common causes. Others live with next-to-nothing after their necessary bills each month are paid. Personal finance management for the elderly […]