Why Aging Skin Bruises Easily
It happens to all of us, especially as we get older. Maybe while using the vacuum, we bump into the side of the coffee table, never thinking twice about it. But by the following day, a spot of purple hues has spread over the wounded area. How could such a nasty bruise be caused by […]
In-Home Care Provides Support Following Heart Surgery
During National Heart Month, there are a couple of important ways you can show your heart some TLC: understand how to keep your heart in good condition, and figure out how to best recuperate if you’ve experienced heart surgery. Look After Your Heart These basic steps will help improve and maintain heart health by keeping cholesterol […]
Understanding Depression in Older Adults
After spending time with relatives and revisiting treasured traditions and memories over the holiday season, it is typical for a feeling of wistfulness and sorrow to set in for the elderly. And even though some amount of short-lived post-holiday disappointment can be expected, it is essential to understand that it can grow into depression. Depression […]
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 […]
A Commitment to Physical Fitness Is a Commitment to Health and Wellbeing
We’re on the cusp of a fresh year, and we all know very well what that means: time to declare your resolutions! If you are similar to most people, you will begin with the best of intentions. But as time goes by and life gets busier, you might find your determination shrinking until you have […]
The Benefits of Exercise for a Loved One with Dementia
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the obstacles that these conditions entail, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Of all of the creative approaches caregivers can use to aid in making life as comfortable, safe, and meaningful as possible, there’s one very effective strategy that could […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]