Preventing Aging Skin from Bruising Easily
It happens to all of us, especially as we get older. Maybe while cleaning, we run into the side of the coffee table, never giving it a second thought. But by the following day, a patch of sunset-colored shades has spread across the wounded area. How could such an awful bruise result from such a […]
Top Tips for Keeping Senior Feet Healthy
It is difficult to put your best foot forward when pain wracks each step. Foot issues are common when we get older, which is understandable; there are so many delicate parts that hold the weight of our bodies. Furthermore, because they’re far away from the heart, our feet may not be receiving as much oxygen-rich […]
Keep Seniors Safe this Summer: Know the Signs of Heat Stroke and Heat-Related Illness
During the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we’re approaching the dog days of summer, it’s critical to take preventative measures to make certain we’re aware of the signs of […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Know the Early Warning Signs
Although almost a million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since his diagnosis, his foundation has provided for breakthroughs in research and awareness that were previously unparalleled, providing us with hope for a future cure. […]
Discover Elderly Home Care Solutions with an In-Home Care Consultation
You have just finished speaking to Mom on the phone, and have a sense something is not completely right. Though it was a nice chat, her lapses in memory were concerning. She reassured you that she’s absolutely fine – that she’s eating very well (despite the fact that she could not remember what she had […]
Osteoarthritis Can Increase Fall Risk in the Elderly
The data pertaining to senior falls is startling. Falls are classified as the primary reason behind injury in the elderly, and bring about hundreds of thousands of hip fractures annually, in addition to the countless other injuries sustained. As prevalent as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for individuals with […]
Chronic Fatigue in Older Adults: Tips to Manage
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic most of the time, no matter how much you sleep. Chronic fatigue in older adults […]
Senior Home Care Solutions Help Older Adults Age in Place
It was not long ago when there was a general assumption that as we grow older, we will naturally need to move into a nursing home or assisted living facility. There is now an increased awareness that living at home during the course of aging with in-home assistance can be a viable option. There’s also […]
Balancing Caregiving for Elderly Parents and School-Aged Children
If your days are full of managing a home, working, parenting, taking care of aging parents, and attempting to squeeze in time for yourself while nurturing other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Comprised of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between caregiving for elderly parents and meeting the needs of children at […]
Help Seniors Prepare for the Future by Planning Long-Term Care Goals
Being together over the holidays is a fantastic time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about planning long-term care goals with elderly parents. Having an honest and open discussion around care needs, home modifications and finances is very important to help fulfill the wishes of senior loved ones. Home With You […]