Home Care Helps Older Adults Manage and Live With Chronic Pain
Aching. Burning. Stinging. That’s how many seniors with chronic pain explain how they feel every day. Chronic pain can occur anywhere in the body, in some cases for no clear reason whatsoever. It is characterized by pain that lasts for more than three months, either continuous or coming and going. And it is more widespread […]
Elderly Mobility: What to Do When a Loved One Needs a Wheelchair
Aging demands that we adjust to numerous changes. Our kids become adults and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and scale down. Retiring from a long-term career changes our purpose and goals. And, health problems or elderly mobility issues may result in the need to use a wheelchair. This kind […]
Elderly Mobility: What to Do When a Loved One Needs a Wheelchair
Aging demands that we adjust to numerous changes. Our kids become adults and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and scale down. Retiring from a long-term career changes our purpose and goals. And, health problems or elderly mobility issues may result in the need to use a wheelchair. This kind […]
Saying No to Medication: How to Combat Medication Non-Adherence
“I don’t need that medicine! There’s nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve heard an older relative say this or any other sentiment to make a case for refusing to take prescribed medication, you appreciate how frustrating and concerning it can be. There are numerous reasons a senior may resist adhering to doctors’ orders, from dementia […]
Steps to Take After a Loved One Passes
When an elderly parent dies, there are a number of personal and legal matters that must be handled. Knowing what steps to take after a loved one passes can be challenging, especially while also dealing with grief. To help this time feel a bit less daunting, our senior care professionals have put together the following […]
Understanding How to Prevent Shingles in Older Adults
With a great deal of press surrounding the COVID-19 vaccinations, it is all too easy to lose focus on the other vital immunizations for older people. But there is one in particular that warrants time in the public eye: the shingles vaccine. What Is Shingles? Shingles is an infection brought on by the same virus […]
How Home Care Benefits Families with a Loved One on Hospice Care
When a person is nearing the end of life, comfort and top quality care are so important. Families want to know that the individual they love will get everything they need for a tranquil transition. Hospice care is indispensable during this time, and partnering hospice with home care services means that both the person receiving […]
How Families Can Pay for Long-Term Care Costs
Continuing to live at home for life is the objective of most people in America. Home is where we are most content. It is where memories have been and continue to be made. We’ve meticulously designed the atmosphere at home in accordance with our individual tastes and personality. And it’s where we have the freedom […]
Overcoming Common Senior Foot Care Issues
It’s difficult to put your best foot forward when soreness wracks every step. Foot issues are normal as we grow older, which is understandable; there are so many delicate parts that hold up the weight of our bodies. Furthermore, because they are so far from the heart, our feet may not be getting as much […]
Overcoming Common Senior Foot Care Issues
It’s difficult to put your best foot forward when soreness wracks every step. Foot issues are normal as we grow older, which is understandable; there are so many delicate parts that hold up the weight of our bodies. Furthermore, because they are so far from the heart, our feet may not be getting as much […]