Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that affects many people living in the United States. Although Parkinson’s disease has no known cure, many treatment options have proven to reduce symptoms and slow its progression. A Senior home care agency can provide care and support for your loved one to reduce the difficulties of living with Parkinson’s disease. What are…
Since the heart is the central organ of your body and maintains the proper function of all other organs, our at-home senior care providers offer information about the best ways to maintain hearth health to fight against heart and cardiovascular diseases. Heart disease refers to a number of ailments that affect your heart including blood vessel diseases, such as coronary…
Balancing home and career is increasingly difficult as your family members become involved in more activities within their school or community. What do you do when you have an aging parent who needs more help while your children need to be transported to sports activities or encouraged with a difficult school project? When you are not able to be in…
Serving as a long-distance caregiver for a family member who lives more than an hour away can present many difficulties. Although many family home caregivers experience guilt and anxiety, those who are trying to offer and coordinate care from a distance may not only experience these more acutely but may also confront additional difficulties in trying to provide care. Taking…
Tensions can arise as loved ones age and family roles and responsibilities shift. As everyone adapts to these changes, many issues can arise that require discussion. In-home care providers recommend several tips for effective communication with the elderly. 1. Listen Listening is the key to good communication. Allow the senior to fully express their thoughts without interrupting. 2. Accept Differences When…
Seniors who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may think that all they can do is take medication and hope for the best. Yet, there are many options for senior care at home that can help control blood pressure and, if medication is necessary, even enhance the effect of the medications. 1. Eat a heart-healthy diet A good place…
When a cataract forms, the clear lens of one’s eye becomes clouded over. People with cataracts see as though they are looking through a cloudy lens or a window covered in frost or fog. This can make it much more difficult to drive at night, to read or even to see someone’s facial expression. Signs of Cataracts Home care agencies…
For seniors, anxiety can become a significant issue affecting their ability to complete daily activities, and potentially leading to an increased incidence of insomnia or depression. The lack of sleep brought about by insomnia can exacerbate their anxiety, and affect their overall health causing other health conditions to worsen. Experts recommend not dismissing anxiety in the elderly as something that…
Taking care of a houseplant can help seniors have a more positive outlook and improve their quality of life according to home care providers. Senior care studies have shown that having and maintaining a houseplant can give seniors a boost in their happiness and overall health. Researchers found that, if given proper instructions – for example through an indoor gardening…
Seniors are often taking multiple medications for a variety of medical conditions. The more medications a senior is taking, the greater the risk that a missed dose, and overdose or a negative drug interaction between medications can result in accidental poisoning or have other dangerous consequences. In addition to poisoning and other potential lethal consequences, failure to take medications as…
