Flu symptoms are alike, no matter what the age bracket. In seniors, however, a bout of the flu can lead to lengthy hospitals stays and may even be fatal. Older people are significantly more vulnerable to flu-related complications, like pneumonia, dehydration and the worsening of chronic ailments. The increased health risk in seniors is due to this age group’s decreased…
Although there is beauty to be found when summer turns into fall, the season is more than just colorful leaves. Autumn also means a drop in temperature and colder, sometimes wetter weather. We all need to prepare for such a change, but seniors especially need to be proactive about the transition to ensure their safety and well being. If you…
Did you know that overuse of antibiotics can interfere with treatment of certain heath conditions Antibiotics have played a critical role in treating a variety of diseases. But new research has found that overuse of antibiotics is creating a rise in drug-resistant infections, especially in nursing homes where urinary tract infections (UTI) are an ongoing problem. The issue is…
Despite the ongoing heat waves occurring during summer weather, seniors should make every effort to build exercise into their daily routines. Older adults, especially those over 75, are more prone to experience little or no physical activity in their day. Those aged 65 and older who do engage in exercise often find satisfaction in mildly exertive activities, like gardening or…
From the community: Hinsdale Assisting Hands® Home Care Participated in the Company’s Package One Million Meals in an Hour Charitable Program After a successful test to see if franchisees could prepare and pack 25,000 meals in an hour’s time, Assisting Hands® Home Care announced a philanthropic initiative focused on alleviating hunger for seniors, including the company’s goal of one million…
Did you know that America’s elderly population (defined as those age 65 or older) is set to double by 2060? There are some 46 million people who belong to that demographic today, and by 2060, their numbers will increase to 98 million. The Baby Boomer generation is redefining our notion of retirement, too. They are continuing to work and in some cases,…
Seniors are living longer. The wealth of healthcare support makes aging gracefully a reality. As the elderly get older, many require additional care. An extra hand provides seniors with the help they need to maintain dignity while aging. Community care and home care are two options seniors can turn to for additional support. While both forms of care provide additional…
Families who opt to hire an in-home caregiver to provide compassionate assistance to a loved one may at first feel reluctant to do so. The resistance stems from an increasingly common phenomenon known as caregiver’s guilt. Primary caregivers, who are often family members, may unnecessarily feel the need to perform all caregiving tasks themselves. An elderly loved one in a…
Seniors who require extra support at home can depend on in-home senior care. In-home care is available to the elderly via services from professional caregivers, like home care aides and home health aides. Both provide compassionate assistance to elderly individuals who are no longer able to remain fully independent. Home care aides offer help with the activities of daily living,…
Spring is a season we all look forward to. Leaves of green grass sprout up to catch the nourishing rays of the sun. Springtime blooms flourish on trees. Warmer spring temps vitalize sleeping dandelions to burst with pollen. The majestic arrival of spring brings with it complications for individuals who are susceptible to the one recognizable downside of spring: allergies….
