The Most Common COPD Triggers and How to Manage Them Effectively
We have waited all winter for March! Finally, the days are becoming longer and we can begin to feel the promise of springtime all around us. For a person with COPD, there is extra cause to celebrate the seasonal shift. Cold, dry air is one of a number of common COPD triggers, and the arrival […]
8 Behaviors That May Indicate Alzheimer’s in a Loved One
You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you’ve begun to notice some differences in a parent’s behaviors recently. He is somewhat more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. At times he repeats himself. Could it be dementia? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are battling dementia, […]
Top Tips for Healthy Hearing at Any Age
Children’s laughter. A favorite tune. Birds singing. There are infinite lovely sounds to enjoy everywhere, so it’s crucial to take care of the amazing gift of hearing. As we grow older, our ability to hear clearly can change, but there are steps we can take to maintain healthy hearing for many years. How Can Seniors […]
The Best Foods for Older Adults to Improve Heart Health
There are lots of visual reminders around this time of the year that prompt us to take into account that incredibly vital organ that works 24/7 to keep us healthy! Store shelves are filled with heart-shaped balloons, boxes of candy, and cards. Since it’s also American Heart Month, it is a great time to take […]
What Is Anhedonia and How Can Home Care Help?
Following the thrill of the holidays, it is not unusual for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what might look at first to be a little bit of boredom could in reality be something much more serious that needs to be addressed. What Is Anhedonia? Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that […]
Top Health Advice for Older Adults in 2023
Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If so, don’t worry; you’re in good company. Many of us are excited about an important lifestyle change once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Yet it is never too […]
Have You Heard the Good News? Hearing Aids Are Now Available Over the Counter!
Picture being able to toss a set of hearing aids in your shopping cart alongside a dozen eggs, a carton of milk, and a loaf of bread. It’s true: hearing aids are now available over the counter from many major retailers! This is excellent news for anyone who has faced hurdles and excessive prices to […]
Top Tips to Help Older Adults Live Their Best Lives
As we prepare to move forward into 2023, it is a wonderful time to think about what we have learned from the past year and what adjustments we’d like to make in the coming year. It’s more than just making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of weeks. It […]
Recognizing Mild Cognitive Impairment in a Senior Loved One
Returning home for the holidays is a fantastic chance to think back on holidays past and make some new memories. But it’s also a time when family members can notice changes with elderly loved ones – changes that could be too slight to recognize during a phone call or FaceTime, but are glaringly obvious when […]
Home Care Helps Older Adults Manage and Live With Congestive Heart Failure
We only have one, and it’s arguably the most important part of the body – so hearing the news that our heart is “failing” is alarming. Congestive heart failure (CHF) affects approximately 6 million individuals in the United States alone, according to research by the CDC, and though it’s a chronic illness, there are actions people can […]