As seniors age, their friendship circles may grow smaller and smaller due to aging, death or relocation. Your mom or dad may be feeling left out and lonely after many years of having a spouse and many friends and acquaintances who filled the hours of their days. However, making new friends is more difficult as they spend more time alone…
Although there is not a cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, those providing Alzheimer’s care are using many forms of therapies to reduce or slow symptoms, including technology. Research indicates that technology has created an approach that helps people improve their quality of life through communication. One such device is a picture memory phone. This visual aid has pictures of contacts…
Your mother or father may be having problems paying for prescription costs. The truth of the matter is, many medications today are outrageously priced. If your parent is complaining that they cannot afford the pills their doctor is prescribing, they are not alone. In fact, older adults often struggle with this issue. Rising Prescription Costs Studies indicate that 75% of…
If you or your parent assumes that the only warning signs of a heart attack or cardiovascular disease are pain in the left arm and the feeling of an elephant on your chest, you may be surprised to learn that you don’t know all of the warning signs of heart disease. Research indicates there is not one clearly defined symptom…
It’s not always easy making the decision to find your mom or dad the assistance they need. In fact, your mother or father is most likely as discouraged about this as you are. Your parent probably have requested that they remain living in their home as an independent adult. This process can be made easier by avoiding mistakes when selecting…
As we navigate the challenges that come with caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s, finding effective and compassionate therapies is essential. At Assisting Hands Home Care in Fort Myers, Florida, we are dedicated to exploring and providing holistic approaches that can enhance the quality of life for our seniors. One such promising approach is pet therapy. In…
If your mother is a senior citizen age 50 or older, she may be at risk for osteoporosis. Home health care professionals suggest that you and your mom may want to educate yourselves on this disease as well as learn about some of the many ways to reduce the risks associated with osteoporosis. Statistically, 20 percent of all older women…
It’s hard to come to terms with a hearing loss. For most older adults like your mother or father, the loss comes gradually. Often they are not aware why they cannot hear. Although that may seem silly to you, if your parent gradually loses hearing and slowly accepts the loss of sound, this becomes their normal state. Over time, they…
It can be difficult to navigate the differences between assisted living and in-home care for elderly adults. Assisted living often involves relocating to a live-in community where senior citizens reside together with a variety of care available to them under one roof. Communities may vary as to how apartment homes are set up and how in home care for elderly…
Your mom or dad may appear to be in tip-top shape. However, it’s the little nuances that make you wonder if a little home care may go a long way to enhance their life and add a little vim and vigor to their step. If your parent has been living alone for a while, possibly after the loss of a…
