Personal Care at Home – Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is caused by an autoimmune response. It happens when the immune system accidentally attacks the myelin that protects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This damage stops the regular flow of electrical impulses along the nerves, which…
Read MoreIn-Home Care Slipper Safety 101
Let’s face it, after a long day or just a lazy Saturday, it’s nice to slide into a cozy pair of slippers. However, slippers can spell disaster for seniors. For seniors to safely wear slippers, they need the right kind. When choosing slippers, the in-home care team can advise loved ones and seniors and ensure…
Read MoreElder Care – Recognizing the Signs of Normal Aging
Getting older is a normal part of life. Our bodies and minds change in many ways as we age. There’s no need to worry about many of these changes; they are all normal. But it’s also important to be alert and know when those changes could mean something more dangerous. Consider the following normal signs…
Read MoreHome Care – Helping Seniors Understand Social Security Benefits
Having enough money becomes even more important with age. In addition, understanding what benefits seniors have, such as Social Security, is key. However, it can be challenging to understand how it all works. This blog post will explain the basics of Social Security payments and give seniors useful advice on how to handle this important…
Read MoreIn-Home Care Tips To Get A Senior With Alzheimer’s To Eat More
A large percentage of seniors are chronically malnourished. But seniors with Alzheimer’s have a bigger risk of becoming malnourished as Alzheimer’s progresses. That’s because seniors may experience changes in the taste of food due to their condition. Alzheimer’s can cause seniors to not recognize when they are hungry. And it can cause seniors to develop…
Read MoreSenior Home Care – Fun Ways to Get More Steps Every Day
For years doctors and fitness experts have said that people should try to get at least 10,000 steps in per day to be healthy. But studies have shown that seniors may be able to get significant health benefits just by getting a minimum of 8,000 steps per day. Seniors can reduce their risk of health…
Read MoreHow Seniors Can Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms With In-Home Care
In-home care can help seniors at any stage of Parkinson’s continue to do the things they enjoy and be safe at home.
Read MoreHow Home Care Assistance Can Help Seniors Age In Place
When seniors are asked what issues are most important to them as they get older more than 80% said that being able to age in place was very important to them. And surveys show that well over 90% of seniors want to stay in their homes as they get older. Seniors that want to continue…
Read MoreElder Care – Tips To Help Seniors Protect Their Hearing
With elder care to help around the house, help with shopping, and provide company, seniors can live quite well at home.
Read MoreCompanion Care At Home – 4 Startling Facts About Seniors And Loneliness
Loneliness has been called an epidemic among seniors, especially seniors that are aging at home. A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says that more than a quarter of all seniors experience social isolation or loneliness. That number has risen dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic that forced people to stay socially…
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