How Gratitude Can Improve Senior Health
They say gratitude changes your attitude, and this time of the year, even more than any other, drives home the desire for us to express our thankfulness. Yet for the elderly, for a variety of reasons, it can be difficult to find and focus on the positives in the middle of the difficulties of aging, […]
Warning Signs of Senior Citizen Abuse: Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to listen to stories from the news of vulnerable seniors who have suffered mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it may seem as though it’s something that will happen to “someone else” – definitely never to our own loved ones. However, up to five million seniors in the United States are the […]
Natural Disaster Safety and Preparedness Plans for Seniors
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters occur suddenly, and although it’s important for all of us to have an emergency plan set up, it’s extremely important for senior loved ones, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health problems. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it is an ideal chance to ensure […]
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 […]
Back to School: Senior Education Programs
Step into almost any store at this time of the year and you’ll be overwhelmed with displays of sale-priced school bags, pens, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles filled with parents scrambling to check off all the items found on the kids’ back-to-school supply lists. And while we may associate the new school year with […]
Immunizations for Seniors: Learn the Latest Recommendations
In spite of an increased emphasis from the medical community in regards to the importance of immunizations for older adults, a large segment is still not heeding the information – putting these seniors at risk for serious illness and even death. In reality, one out of three adults over age 65 opted against receiving a […]
Pool Workouts Help Seniors Stay Active and Beat the Heat
There is almost nothing better than a refreshing dip in the pool to beat the July heat, and with the buoyancy of the water, it gives the additional benefit of the perfect low-impact environment to help the elderly remain active while relieving pressure to joints. Make certain to seek advice from an older adult’s physician […]
Internet Fraud: Scams Targeting Seniors Have Huge Financial Impact
We’ve always been familiar with the tendency of fraud and scams targeting seniors – unscrupulous telemarketers who reach out to individuals who are frail, isolated, and lonely, befriending them for the purpose of obtaining banking account information and bank card numbers and then wiping out funds. Or people who promise contest prizes and freebies as […]
Ensuring Senior Citizen Safety While Promoting Independence
When a senior loved one is finding it difficult to accomplish an activity, our first instinct, with all the very best of intentions, is usually to step in and do it ourselves. But is this really supporting a senior loved one – or could it be hindering? The stark reality is, there is a fine […]
Common Health Issues Facing Senior Men Can Be Impacted by Lifestyle Changes
In this month of honoring Dad, it’s the perfect time to take action to be sure the men in our lives are as healthy and fit as possible. In conjunction with Father’s Day, June is likewise designated as Men’s Health Month – something we all need to pay attention to, as men are not as […]