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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Home Care Helps Older Diabetics Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
If you or someone you love is amongst the nearly 16 million seniors diagnosed with diabetes, you already know firsthand how challenging the disease can be to manage. Between medications, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and more, a person with diabetes, and older diabetics in particular, can very quickly become overwhelmed. And perhaps the most […]
How Families Benefit from Home Care Services When a Loved One Is on Hospice Care
When a loved one is nearing the end of life, comfort and top quality care are extremely important. Families must know that the individual they love will receive everything necessary for a peaceful transition. Hospice care is very helpful during this period, and pairing hospice with in-home care services ensures that both the individual receiving […]
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 […]
Paying for In-Home Care
Continuing to live at home for a lifetime is the intent of the majority of people as they age. Home is the place we’re most comfortable. It’s where memories have been and continue to be made. We have carefully designed our surroundings at home in line with our personal style and preferences. Plus, it’s where […]
Caring for a Senior in the Middle Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 2 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts loved ones in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease advances is vital to being ready for the changes to come and to making the most of every day. In our three-part series, we will be posting blogs about what to anticipate in each stage […]
Long-Distance Caregiving: The Advantages of Partnering with a Home Care Agency
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but long-distance caregiving for senior parents can cause additional feelings: worry, concern, and helplessness, to name a few. It is hard to know precisely how your parents are doing through phone calls, letters, emails, and video chats. There are a few things you can do, however, to […]
The Many Health Benefits for Seniors of a High-Fiber Diet
If an older adult you know is more inclined to indulge in the many junk and fast food choices that are so readily available, he or she is in good company. While these foods are convenient, they are frequently high in calories, fat and cholesterol and lack fiber and other key nutrients that are important […]