Category: Uncategorized

Scenario: The phone rang while Christie was carrying in the groceries with her mom, Janet, who has Alzheimer’s disease. By the time Christie hung up on what proved to be a robocall, Janet was gone! It happened in seconds. Christie was frantic. Luckily, she had alerted her neighbors that her mom, Janet, was confused and…

Social isolation and loneliness among seniors are detrimental to their health, reveals research. Social isolation and loneliness has been linked to numerous poor health outcomes in seniors such as depression, increased rate of a stroke or heart attack, dementia, and premature death. And, as the population of older adults in the US continues to grow,…

Caregiving for Individuals with Parkinson’s Being a care partner is essential to the well-being of every individual with Parkinson’s.  What Are Some Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease? Fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness may derail daily care plans, and frustrations around communication increase. In the late stage of Parkinson’s, family caregivers face significant responsibility and challenges. Their…

The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart attack. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle.…

We should all be striving towards daily habits that boost the immune system. Strengthening our immune systems daily even though flu and cold season may be behind us for now. Our immune system comprises of our whole body constantly working together internally and externally to organically combat diseases and keep our body in top health.…

How Social Dining Positively Impacts People Living In Senior Homes For seniors, good nutrition is one of the keys to staying healthy and strong. The human body works best when it has access to all of the vitamins and nutrients that it needs. A well-balanced diet not only helps ensure that seniors are getting proper…

My caregiving journey started when my mother started showing symptoms of dementia. It didn’t dawn on me that aging in their 80s would involve fears of dying, weaknesses, and physical pains that would limit them and and affect their mental health. Caring for my mother challenged my emotions, mental health, and even physical health as…

Fall-Proofing Your Home Fall-proofing your home can help prevent more than 75% of falls that take place inside or in close proximity to the home. But your home doesn’t have to be an obstacle course of potential falls. Some simple and quick changes will easily help reduce your risk of falling. The following tips for…

The Difference between Home Care and Home Health Home care offers non-medical help, while home health care provides medical or clinical assistance often provided by licensed nurses. While the terms “home care” and “home health care” may sound similar, the services provided are quite different. Both types of care can be provided in the comfort…

Falling is a Common Problem Falling is a common problem for individuals 65 years and older, and it can often lead to a trip to the hospital. Each year, millions of older adults fall. In fact, more than one of our four older adults falls each year, but fewer than half will inform their doctor.…