An estimated 76 million births took place during the baby boom period that started in 1946 and ended in 1964. Today, approximately 76.4 million baby boomers live in the United States. These seniors make up almost one-quarter of the country’s population of 314 million. Given today’s society of bountiful conveniences, it is no surprise that many baby boomers elect the…
The effects of old age can bring down the quality of life for senior citizens. However, helping your senior loved ones exercise, eat healthy, and stay involved with their families and communities can give them a much better quality of life. Their daily lives can also be improved with the help of a professional home caregiver. Read this blog post…
Angela Flintz, Assisting Hands® franchise owner and RN, will be at Cherie Aschenbrenner’s radio show at WRMN (1410 AM) on Tuesday July 16 at 8.15am. Angela will talk about scams that are targeting senior residents and important aspects that families should take into consideration when interviewing home care agencies to avoid scams.
Accumulating stockpiles of useless junk is a hoarder’s habit—and a family’s nightmare. When an elderly loved one is on the road to hoarding, handling the disaster takes sensitivity and skill. Concerned family members should make efforts to compassionately resolve the hoarding dilemma. Enlisting the help of home health care services can help you deal with this issue. Why do some…
Seniors stepping into their golden years are likely to experience mild memory loss, which is a normal aspect of the aging process. Forgetfulness that is due to aging can be improved when family caregivers intervene and help their parents make lifestyle changes. What is mild memory loss? Absentmindedness in the elderly is normal. Over time, the brain rejects memories that…
Aging is a normal part of life. Yet, growing old can carry lingering fears for many seniors. A gradual decline in health, loss of independence and facing the inability to manage one’s activities of daily living are all reasonable qualms experienced by people as they advance into their golden years. Seniors beset with worries like these are likely to refuse…
Many older adults prefer to remain in the comfort and familiarity of their homes as they age and become more and more nostalgic for the past. Yet, their declining health and abilities make it increasingly difficult to maintain a safe and comfortable lifestyle on their own. If you have an elderly loved one aging in place, you’re probably deeply concerned…
