Understanding ALS and How Senior Care Can Help
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises countless questions and concerns, both for the individual who received the diagnosis and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the symptoms now – and what will they be in the future? Who can I go to for […]
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis and the Ways Home Care Can Offer Support
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think of home, we should be able to envision images of safety, comfort, and relaxation. For a loved one with multiple sclerosis, however, the home atmosphere may be quite dangerous. MS impacts millions of people all over the […]
Caring for a Family Member with Late Stage Parkinson’s Disease: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s diagnosis affects family members along with the person who is afflicted. Understanding what to anticipate as the illness progresses is the key to being prepared for the changes to come and to making life the very best it can be each and every day. Over the last few months, we have shared information […]
Taking Care of a Senior Loved One in the Early Stages of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 1 of 3
When a person is diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it impacts family members along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease progresses is key to being prepared for the changes in the future and to make life the very best it can be each day. Over the next month or two, we’ll be […]
Understanding Vascular Dementia in Seniors
As the most common form of dementia, it is estimated that there are as many as 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. However, there’s another, lesser-known type of dementia causing cognitive problems for seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, combined with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is […]
How Home Care Can Help Older Adults Manage a Long-Term Health Condition
Did you ever wake up and realize, from the moment you got out of bed, it was going to be “one of those days?” Perhaps you slept through your alarm, tripped over the dog, and then remembered you were out of coffee. These minor nuisances, however, pale in comparison to what more than half of […]
Prioritizing Senior Heart Health During Heart Month and Beyond
“Your heart is the softest place on earth. Take care of it!” – Nayyirah Waheed You cannot escape them around this time of year: flaming red heart-shaped balloons, cakes, cookies, boxes of chocolates, and greeting cards that grab our attention and remind us to show those closest to us exactly how much we love them. […]
New Year, New You: Importance of Exercise for Seniors with Chronic Conditions
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that does not mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the television! For older adults, particularly those with chronic health concerns, maintaining an energetic lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge which may seem insurmountable. However, research shows the importance of […]
Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods That Support Kidney Health
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If an older adult in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s recommended dietary plan with foods that support kidney health is extremely important. The aim is to ensure that levels of electrolytes, […]
Top Tips to Help Seniors Manage Chronic Kidney Disease
They’re only about the size of your fist, however, they are vital to our body’s operation. Kidneys work as filters to eliminate waste from the body, but they also control our blood pressure and help with the creation of red blood cells. For individuals with chronic kidney disease, successful management is extremely important in order […]