Improving the Health of Senior Men
If your father, grandfather, or other father figure would rather do anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in good company. The Cleveland Clinic recently conducted an interview on the health of senior men and found that only 50 percent of those interviewed get regular checkups, and almost three-quarters of them prefer to clean […]
Parkinson’s Disease Care: Caring for a Senior in the Middle Stage: Part 2 of 3
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s affects members of the family as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is key to being ready for the changes to come and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series on Parkinson’s disease care, we’ll be posting […]
Why You Should Partner with a Home Care Agency for Long-Distance Care
They claim distance makes the heart grow fonder, but residing far away from aging parents often causes additional feelings: worry, concern, and helplessness, to name a few. It is hard to understand precisely how your senior loved ones are doing through phone calls, letters, emails, and video chats. There are actions you can take, however, […]
Why Is Fiber Important for Seniors?
If the older adults in your life are more prone to indulge in the numerous junk and fast food choices that are so readily accessible, they are in good company. Even though these sorts of foods are convenient and easy, they are often full of calories, cholesterol and fat and lack fiber as well as […]
How In-Home Care Services Can Complement Hospice Care
If you asked individuals who are within the last six months of their lives specifically what is most important to them, you are very likely to hear replies such as: Retaining control over which services will be provided To be free from pain Spiritual and emotional support To remain at home In-home hospice care meets […]
Why Social Health and Wellbeing Are Important for Older Adults & How Home Care Can Help
Living through over a year of a worldwide pandemic taught us not to ever take for granted the small but incredibly significant things in life: shared laughter, hugging our friends and family, a dinner date in our favorite restaurant. We discovered firsthand how much social health and wellbeing is to be valued, and just how […]
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 […]
Falls and the Elderly: Look Out for These Clues that Increase Fall Risk
Falls and the elderly can make for an unsafe combination. As many as one in four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the danger of falling again doubles. Elderly falls often result in E/R visits, head injuries, fractures, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs related to falls: nearly $50 billion annually. […]
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 […]
Help Seniors Manage Diabetes with These Tips
Checking glucose levels. Injecting insulin. Carefully watching your diet. If this describes a normal day in your life, or that of a senior you love, you understand firsthand the challenges that come as you manage diabetes. As November is Diabetes Awareness Month, the aging care team at Home With You Senior Care is pleased to […]