It may not be easy identifying your parent as one of those senior citizens who is aging in place yet in need of some home care services to make their life and yours easier. Neither one of you may want to admit to the fact that your parent is not as young as they once were and with aging comes…
Nutritional guidelines have changed over the years. When you were a child in your parent’s home, it was mom or dad providing you with a meal plan that was healthy. Your mom or dad most likely know they should be choosing foods from the food pyramid to maintain their health and wellness. Now that they are aging, and possibly living…
When your mother or father suffers a stroke, it impacts the whole family. Not only is your parent suddenly in need of home care assistance, but also everyone connected to mom or dad may need support. There is no way to prepare anyone for the effects that a stroke will have on an individual and the people they are…
Age has nothing to do with feeling old. For some people, feeling old may begin at a very early age due to chronic illnesses and acute incidents that exacerbate their health conditions. However, most adults want to stay as young and independent as they can as long as they are able, even with the assistance of elder home care. …
It’s not surprising that your mother or father is confused when it comes to their medical needs. There may be too many do’s and don’ts. Providers of in home care for seniors may be able to provide the unique solution to both your parent’s and your needs. Medications can cause a variety of problems, specifically for the aging adults. If…
Falls are a serious danger for many seniors. An accident can cause problems that range from bruises to broken bones and even traumatic brain injury or death. At one time, the biggest worry adult children had was that mom or dad might lose their footing and stub a toe. However, statistics show that traumatic injury from falls can do much…
It is simple to identify acute pain or disease; symptoms develop suddenly with little or no warning and worsen rapidly. For seniors, this is not only frightening but can also be very dangerous, especially if they live alone and tend not to want to “bother” anyone with their personal concerns. Chronic pain or disease occurs when your mother or father…
The majority of older adults are retired and have ample free time on their hands. In order to ensure their retirement years are enjoyable, non medical home care services providers encourage them to practice certain lifestyle habits. Here are several of the many ways retired seniors can improve their quality of life and make the most out of their time…
Service dogs are not only great companions but provide life rewarding benefits to many seniors. Private in home care aides suggest that many people believe service dogs are only for the seeing and hearing impaired, but research and practical experience has proven that those with dementia or Alzheimer’s also experience benefits from having a service dog. With 5.3 million Americans…
Coping with loneliness is difficult for anyone. Consider how it might be for your mother or father who has lost their partner in life, a sibling, friend, or family member who has been a longtime part of their lives. Losing a loved one is challenging, and grief is sometimes difficult to identify and acknowledge. No two people experience grief in…
