Home Care – Easy Ways Seniors Can Fight Insomnia
According to some studies as many as 50% of seniors battle insomnia. For some seniors insomnia goes away easily, but for other seniors the fight to get good sleep is a constant battle. There are many reasons why seniors develop insomnia, like side effects from medication, depression, or anxiety. Treating the underlying cause of insomnia […]
Five Nutritional Issues Seniors Encounter When Trying to Stay Healthy
When seniors are having trouble with nutrition, they also start to have trouble staying healthy. 24-hour home care can help them overcome these challenges.
Alzheimer’s Care – Five Tips for Smoother Days
As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you know that life needs to be approached differently when helping your loved one through his day. In the early stages of dementia, you’ll begin to notice changes in his ability to remember, reason, and process his thoughts. What once was second nature to him […]
Post-Hospital Care Tips To Help Seniors Recover At Home
Being in the hospital can be very difficult for seniors both physically and mentally. If your senior parent has been in the hospital because they had a fall or had an illness or a surgery when they are released from the hospital they may need additional time to recover at home. Many seniors recover faster […]
Have You Heard of the Nine Rights of the Elderly?
In 2012, the United Nations and John Hopkins University created the “The Protection of the Elderly Model Law.” These nine “rights” are things that every family tries to ensure happen as their parents age. Much of it is common sense, but it’s also very important for helping your parent remain independent and safe. While these […]
National Centenarian’s Day: Tips For Helping Your Dad See His 100th Birthday
Each year, older adults who’ve reached the age of 100 are celebrated. Everyone celebrates this achievement on September 22nd. If you look at what these people credit as being the key to their long lives, it’s inspiring and sometimes humorous. To quote the late Betty White, “You’re never too old for anything.” Your dad’s getting […]
How Does Virtual Caregiving Work?
While your mom wants to stay in her current home, you have reservations. She’s alone all day and you’re only able to stop by on a weekend. You worry about her being alone most of the week. At the same time, she’s independent and doesn’t need someone in her home to help out. She’s adamant […]
Home Care – Know the Signs of a Stroke
While many people worry about cancer and heart attacks, they don’t know that strokes are the leading cause of death in the United States. And even if your loved one survives a stroke, recovery is often long and it’s possible some functions may never come back. The key to reducing the seriousness of a stroke […]
Home Care – Celebrate National Beach Day August 30th
August 30th is National Beach Day. If you live near any beaches, or if your loved one enjoys the beach, it’s a great day to go out and celebrate the beauty and fun of your local beaches – whether they be oceanside or at a local lake. National Beach Day is not only a day […]
Post Hospital Care – Five Tips for Helping Your Loved One Recover from Back Surgery
Many back and spine surgeries can now be performed as outpatient surgery, meaning your loved one will return home to recover once the procedure is complete. It can be a bit overwhelming to think about caring for your loved one after something that seems so invasive as spinal surgery, but with guidance from your loved […]
