Natural Disaster Preparedness: Help Seniors Be Ready for an Emergency
Tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes, as well as other natural disasters, arise suddenly, and even though it’s important for all of us to have an emergency plan ready to go, it’s particularly important for aging parents, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity […]
Home Care Pikesville, MD: Flu Shot Facts to Keep Seniors Safe
Far from simply sniffles and a cough, the flu can strike older adults hard. With a weakened immune system, individuals over age 65 are especially at risk of complications from the flu, which can be quite serious. As we enter into flu season, Home With You Senior Care, experts in home care in Taneytown and […]
The Positive Impact of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
Step into virtually any store at this time of the year and you will be bombarded with displays of sale-priced backpacks, pens, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles packed with parents rushing to check off all of the items from the kids’ back-to-school supply lists. And though we might associate the new school year with […]
Maintaining the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule Is Important for Senior Health
In spite of a heightened focus from the medical community in regards to the importance of maintaining an adult immunization schedule, a considerable segment is still not heeding the information – putting these older adults in jeopardy of serious illness or even death. In reality, 1 out of 3 adults over age 65 opted not […]
Water Exercises for Seniors: Beat the Heat and Conquer Mobility Issues
There’s nothing better than a refreshing dip in the pool to combat the July heat, and along with the buoyancy of the water, it offers the added benefit of the perfect low-impact environment to help older adults remain active while alleviating stress to the joints. Make certain to talk with the older adult’s health care […]
It’s a Balancing Act For Family Caregivers: Ensuring Senior Safety While Promoting Independence
When a loved one is finding it difficult to finish an activity, our typical instinct, with the very best of intentions, is usually to step in and do it ourselves. But is this really helping a senior loved one – or could it be hindering? Truth be told, there’s a fine line between ensuring an […]
Men’s Health Awareness Month Encourages Senior Men to Be Proactive About Their Health
In this month of honoring Dad, it’s the perfect time to take action and be proactive about our senior men’s health, to be sure the men in our lives are as healthy and fit as possible. In conjunction with Father’s Day, June is likewise designated as Men’s Health Awareness Month – something we need to […]
Safety First: Important Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist About Managing Medications
They call it “running” errands for a reason – we have a tendency to want to get through them as fast as possible! But with regards to picking up prescription medications, slowing down and spending additional time to talk to the pharmacist, versus buzzing through the drive-through, is very important – particularly for the elderly […]
The Importance of Managing Medications for Older Adults
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice per day with meals and a full glass of water. Could potentially cause excessive drowsiness.” Imagine seeking to successfully juggle many medications, from different doctors, taken at several times throughout […]
Exploring Nature: How Seniors Benefit from Being Outdoors
Is there anything better after the long, cold winter than finally having the ability to open up the windows and allow the fresh, warm, springtime breezes drift through your house? There is something in the sights, scents, and sounds of nature that provides us a strong pick-me-up, which explains why it’s very important for older […]