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 […]
Steps to Take When an Older Loved One Dies
When an older loved one dies, there are a variety of personal and legal details that must be handled. Knowing what to do and where to begin can be challenging while dealing with grief. To help alleviate some of the stress during this time, our care professionals have created the following guide so you will know […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taking Steps to Boost Senior Foot Health
It is challenging to put your best foot forward when pain accompanies every step. Foot problems are normal as we get older, which makes sense; there are so many delicate parts that carry the weight of our bodies. Not only that, but because they are so far from the heart, our feet are almost certainly not […]
Looking Out for the Health of Senior Men
If your father, granddad, or any other father figure prefers to do anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in good company. The Cleveland Clinic recently questioned men on this very issue and discovered that only half of them get regular examinations, and almost three-quarters of them would prefer to clean the restroom than […]
Non-Verbal Communication Ideas to Make Dementia Caregiving Easier
Communication can be so much more than just the spoken word. A smile, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal, too. As dementia progresses in a senior, it may well become essential to test out alternate approaches to stay connected. If you are unsure where you can start, try these non-verbal communication ideas: Body […]