A terminal diagnosis is a profound and life-altering moment. Yet, seniors don’t have to leave the comfort and familiarity of home to receive care in their final days. Hospice home care provides a compassionate alternative, allowing them to stay surrounded by loved ones in a familiar setting. This guide explores the essentials of this deeply supportive approach to end-of-life care….
As proud members and sponsors of Roll-Call, Assisting Hands Home Care Fort Worth had the honor of celebrating the 100th birthday of Don Graves on May 3rd, one of only three surviving Marines from the Battle of Iwo Jima. Roll-Call’s mission to honor and support North Texas veterans aligns deeply with our values, and Mr. Graves’ story represents the very…
Understanding why seniors may exhibit aggression in their later years is crucial to providing effective care and support. While there are many potential triggers, it’s equally important to focus on solutions and strategies for managing these behaviors. In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of aggression in older adults, including physical health issues, environmental factors, and social triggers. We’ll…
Aging is an individual experience, with some seniors staying physically fit but undergoing cognitive decline and others experiencing failing physical health yet maintaining mental clarity well into their advancing years. Adult children often find themselves stepping in to provide care to their elderly parents to ensure they receive the best home care. This blog outlines key considerations for caregivers, offering…
Aging veterans are offered a wide variety of benefits to assist them with life after the military. These benefits are administered by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Here is some of the support and care available to those who have bravely served the nation. Who are veterans? About 25 million veterans are alive today after having served in various…
Aging produces several health consequences, such as frail bones, poor balance, a decrease in personal care, and a loss of taste. When older adults lose their sense of taste, they don’t eat as much and fail to receive the nutrients their bodies need. Each taste bud, which appears as a bump on the surface of the tongue, contains specialized cells…
While the elderly are more likely to develop shingles, it is rarely a fatal condition. However, it can lead to serious health conditions that are known to have deadly outcomes, especially in seniors who live with a compromised immune system. Sometimes, reaching out to a home health care agency may be a good option for seniors to receive the assistance…
Thinning skin occurs naturally with age—making bruising a common incident among seniors. Most bruising is not a medical concern and goes away within 2 to 4 weeks. Still, it alleviates some concern when caregivers are aware of the potential causes of bruising in their elderly care recipients. How do bruises occur? An injury can cause capillaries, which are small blood…
It’s not uncommon for older adults to experience a persistent runny nose, sometimes without having a cold or allergy. For many seniors, this can be a persistent frustration that impacts daily life and overall comfort. Seasonal flu typically comes and goes, but when you observe your elderly family member grappling with ongoing symptoms like a perpetually runny nose, nasal congestion,…
