Four Ways Professional Home Care Can Help Your Relationship with an Aging Parent
A home care agency can help mend your relationship with your aging loved one, whether fractured or under the constant strain of daily challenges.
National Cherry Month! Why Seniors Should Eat Cherries and The Best Way to Enjoy Them
February is National Cherry Month and you may be wondering why? You may be thinking it has something to do with the nutritional value of these little red gems, but there is a deeper history than that. One of the main reasons why February was chosen as the month to celebrate cherries is because in […]
Tips To Help Prevent Mold In Your Senior Parent’s Home
Mold. It’s toxic, and it can cause a lot of health problems, especially for seniors that have existing respiratory conditions. But if your senior parent is living in an older home, chances are good the home has mold someplace. Older homes are notorious for having small leaks, cracks, and minor water damage that can cause […]
Home Care – Understanding Swallowing Disorders
If your senior has not been eating much, you may notice that they have lost a lot of weight, which isn’t always good for a senior. You may want to blame it on lack of food or aging, but your loved one should be eating because that is how they fuel their bodies with nutrients. […]
Home Care – Simple Activities for Homebound Seniors
Being homebound has its challenges, and it can make it harder for a senior to age in place. However, your loved one can age in place even while being homebound. There are no grocery delivery services that will bring food right to the door, there are senior home care services that can ensure your loved […]
Preserving Precious Moments With Home Care
The things we do, the stories we tell, and the moments we hold dear make us who we are. For older people, telling their life stories is a great way to learn new things and remember old times. Keeping these memories alive can be a deep and satisfying experience for seniors and their families. Continue […]
Home Care – The Best Exercises For Seniors Who Have Limited Mobility
Seniors need to exercise in order to stay healthy. Doctors recommend that seniors get at least 30 minutes of activity every day. And seniors are strongly encouraged to get even more exercise than that. That’s just the minimum amount of exercise that seniors should be getting. But for seniors with limited mobility exercising can be […]
Is the MIND Diet for Seniors Really Effective?
Choosing a healthy diet can be tough for seniors. There are a lot of diets that claim to be healthy, but not all of them are. However, seniors should definitely take a look at the MIND diet. The MIND diet is a combination of the DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet. And it may improve […]
Home Care – Celebrate National Park Service Day on Aug 25
August 25 is National Park Service Day. This day is set aside to celebrate the beauty and wonder that our nation’s national parks protect and provide for our enjoyment. It can be a great day to plan an outing with your loved one to visit a nearby national park. If there aren’t any national parks […]
Home Care Tips For Seniors With Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep problem that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get a good night’s rest. People with insomnia often have trouble keeping a regular sleep schedule, making them feel tired, irritable, and unable to do things during the day. This condition can be brought on by several things, such […]
