Are Those Aches from Arthritis – Or Something Else?

Oh, those aching joints! Plenty of seniors experience the aches, uncomfortableness and stiffness that are the trademark symptoms of arthritis, and presume it has to be the cause. But in reality, there are a number of ailments that resemble arthritis symptoms, yet in many cases must be dealt with in different ways in order to […]

Tips for Maintaining Independence After Giving Up the Car Keys

We are a mobile society, and being able to get out whenever and wherever we desire is one of the very best liberties we enjoy as adults. However, as we grow older, driving typically ends up being hazardous based on a number of factors, and the time subsequently comes when the difficult discussion must be […]

Hearts At Home Shares Top Holiday Activities for Seniors

It’s totally natural to find yourself swept up in the whirlwind of tasks that occur in the holiday season: all of the shopping and wrapping, writing and sending, preparing and decorating, baking and visiting. But in the midst of the hustle and bustle, it’s also easy to neglect the significance of slowing down enough to […]

Improve Senior Fitness in 3 Simple Steps

It’s easy for older adults to fall into a more sedentary routine when battling such challenges as chronic pain, stiffness of joints and muscles, and overall fatigue. Unfortunately, inactivity tends to exacerbate the very symptoms seniors are trying to alleviate by avoiding exercise. The senior care experts at Hearts at Home In-Home Care, providers of […]

Home Care Tips: Why All Family Caregivers Need Respite Care

Family caregivers, we tip our hats to you! We understand what a selfless lifestyle you’ve taken on to provide care for your senior loved one at home, and the numerous benefits he or she is enjoying with the opportunity to age in place, where it’s preferred by the vast majority of older adults. However, we […]

Caregiver Burnout: Learn the Warning Signs, and Seek Help

Providing care for an older or disabled loved one is certainly a noble and rewarding undertaking, but unfortunately, it also can place strain and stress on family members. Meeting the needs of someone else means having less time to take care of our own needs. No one can do it all, and sooner or later, […]