In-Home Care Helps Older Loved Ones Remain Independent
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you are willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older loved […]
Taking Care of Older Parents as an Only Child
Being an only child has some perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you also had the benefit of receiving all the love and attention of your parents. But as an adult with no siblings, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all of the […]
Abby Senior Care Offers Discreet New Technology for Elder Safety at Home
When an older loved one needs help to stay comfortable, safe, and independent at home, home care services are an ideal solution. But what about when a loved one’s caregiver leaves after their shift? Unless the older loved one is receiving 24/7 care, there are intervals where they will be alone and without immediate access […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Common Misconceptions About Aging
If you’re holding onto misconceptions about aging or the aging process that involve an inactive, solitary lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch day in and day out, the time has come to reconsider those thoughts! The answer to healthy aging is understanding the facts and disproving the myths to embrace a […]
Home Care Helps Older Adults Control and Live With Chronic Pain
Burning. Aching. Stinging. That’s the way in which many older adults who have chronic pain explain what they live with on an daily basis. Chronic pain may occur anywhere in the body, sometimes for no apparent reason whatsoever. It’s characterized by pain that lasts for more than three months, either nonstop or coming and going. […]
Tips to Help an Older Adult Loved One Adjust to Using a Wheelchair
Aging requires us to get accustomed to a wide range of changes. Our children become adults and move out. We may choose to sell the family home and scale down. Retiring from a long-lasting career alters our purpose and goals. And, health problems or mobility challenges may result in the need for a wheelchair. This […]
Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Urinary Tract Infection in Aging Adults
Itching. Burning. Urgency. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you recognize these symptoms all too well. For younger individuals, a UTI may be simple enough to detect and take care of. But it is usually more challenging for older adults, as symptoms can be less apparent or […]