There are many ways caregivers – including professional caregivers – can help seniors maintain their minds and memories. In the United States, approximately 40% of people over the age of 65 experience age-related memory impairment. Memory and mental health are closely connected. Helping seniors stay sharp can also improve their quality of life. To maintain a healthy memory, seniors must…
Home care is a valuable option for an individual who wishes to maintain their independence and continue their life in the comfort of their home. Home care is also used by seniors who may need extra care, wherever they call home. Many in independent senior living communities and even those in assisted living may need more help than can be…
American Heart Month occurs every February in the United States – and it’s an especially important observance since heart disease is the country’s leading cause of death. About 1.7 million people in the U.S. die each year from heart disease and heart-related conditions. Here are some Heart Facts to note: 2 million people over age 60 have a cardiovascular disease…
We’re all aware of the precautions to take for virus and flu season. However, an additional danger is that any of these other conditions can morph into pneumonia. Pneumonia claims the lives of about 50,000 Americans each year. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs on one or both lungs and may cause them to fill with fluid….
Welcome to 2021! As we look back on 2020 (a year most of us are happy to leave behind), we can also look forward to a better 2021. We all hope to be able to move about more safely and regularly visit with friends and family again at some point during the coming year. Now is the perfect time to…
Making the holidays special may feel like a challenge this year, but regardless of where you are spending your time, you can still connect and improve the holidays for the special seniors in your life. The magic of the holiday season doesn’t necessarily wear away with age. Many of us get nostalgic during the holidays and most people enjoy some…
The word “unprecedented” has been a key theme of 2020 – and will be the theme for the holiday season as well. It’s important to inform yourself about the potential risks before planning a family gathering. The CDC notes the following in their holiday guidelines: Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to…
When we get together with our siblings, we often seem to fall into the same patterns we had when we were kids. There’s the bossy oldest one, the youngest one who’s still seen as helpless even if they are running a corporation and raising a family of their own, the one who doesn’t like family conflict, and the one who…
The most recent U.S. census data shows that more than a quarter of the population lives alone – the highest rate ever recorded. Being alone does not necessarily herald loneliness, and living with someone may not stave it off. However, being alone can lend itself to undiagnosed loneliness and its partner, depression. Especially right now, people are spending more time…
In order to provide extra peace of mind for our clients and caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic, we have implemented a comprehensive program that provides extremely vital and responsive help during this ever-changing and delicate time in senior care. Our nurses and care managers are key to our team approach. Specifically, we offer: Professional Caregiver Training: We have reviewed (and…
