Influenza Complications: Facts You Need to Know to Keep Seniors Safe

Far from solely sniffles and a cough, the flu can hit the elderly hard. With a vulnerable immune system, individuals over age 65 are particularly susceptible to influenza complications, which can be quite serious. As we come into flu season, Hearts at Home In-Home Care, and our team in elder care in Overland Park wants […]

Ask Your Pharmacy to Help Evaluate Your Medications to Ensure Safety

They call it “running” errands for a reason – we are inclined to feel like getting through them as quickly as possible! Nonetheless, in terms of picking up prescription medications, slowing down and spending additional time to speak with the pharmacist, rather than buzzing through the pharmacy drive-through, is important – especially for senior loved […]

Show Your Heart Some Love: Prevent High Cholesterol

Hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, HDLs and LDLs: what do they mean, and are they putting you in danger of a heart attack? Though the terms may very well be confusing, it’s very important to know the basics of cholesterol and its effect on our heart health – and most importantly, what proactive steps you can take to […]

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 […]