Each month, Assisting Hands Home Care of Montgomery County publishes information on various aspects of aging seniors. There is information on heart health, sleep awareness, protecting seniors, staying sharp, tips for healthy aging and much more. You can find this information on our Useful Links page. Bookmark this page and visit us monthly for more information. Featured This Month This…
At a time when men and women are living longer, the art of aging requires work, thought, planning, and a sense of humor. This Washington Post article describes the importance of humor in living a long life. If people can age with class, then Harlene Goodrich, 80, and Dorothy Kelly, 91, should be considered aging’s rock stars. These women —…
In this article from The Washington Post, the author interviewed individuals who might be considered “super-agers.” What they found was pretty extraordinary. According to experts, mind-set plays a criticial role in how people age. Wilhelmina Delco learned to swim at 80. Harold Berman is in his 67th year practicing law. Mildred Walston spent 76 years on the job at a…
Outdoor cookouts are one of the joys of summer. Here are some suggestions from experts in the culinary and elder care fields about crafting a senior cookout menu. Summer cookouts are all about serving casual, crowd-pleasing food, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. However, when it comes to hosting seniors, the concept of…
The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people – and should still be fun for active seniors. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips from Care.com that aging adults, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a…
Make sure you know the signs of life-threatening heat stroke If you’ve ever lived in a hot place without air conditioning, you know how miserable it can be. But getting overheated is more than just unpleasant for older people. It can be dangerous, and even deadly according to Next Avenue. That’s why it is important to be aware of the…
According to the NIH National Institute on Aging, the risk of heat-related health problems increases with age. With summer here and the temperatures rising, it is important to understand the health risks that excessive heat can bring and know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related…
I love the article published in our corporate newsletter this month. I think it’s a very appropriate topic for most families and caregivers – loneliness. We should consider the affects of loneliness when it comes to our parents and family members who may either live alone or live without much activity around them. Please take a look. Not so long…
Hearing loss increases with age. According to this article at dailycaring.com, hearing loss can’t be seen, so it’s usually noticed as a change in behavior. Family is often the first to realize that their senior is having trouble hearing. Age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis. Slow and steady hearing loss is caused by changes in the inner ear due to…
If you’re living with hearing loss, conversations can be a challenge. But sometimes “the most effective aids are small lifestyle changes,” says Rosellen Reif, a counselor in Raleigh, N.C., who helps people with physical disabilities. Here are some things that can help. Ask for a heads up. Have loved ones say your name and get your attention before they start…
