Food consumption is a vital activity of life. Medications, too, are essential to supporting the well-being of many people. When certain medications are taken with specific foods, an adverse reaction could occur. Food-drug interactions can be prevented by knowing what foods do not react well to medicines. Approximately 42 percent of people over the age of 65 take five or…
Coming home after a surgery can feel like a big relief. But in fact, the work is far from over as it can take days, weeks and even months to recover. During this time, additional help around the house is often needed, such as doing the laundry, taking out the garbage, cooking, driving, and even personal care tasks like bathing,…
Aging is a natural part of life, and, with it, may come struggles with everyday living. Seniors might not have the mobility, agility, or vision they once used to have. This can make seemingly simple tasks like bathing and cooking more difficult and unsafe compared to earlier years of their life. It can even cause seniors to suffer from falls…
Driving a car gives people a sense of control, freedom, and access to opportunities. As people grow older, the privileges associated with driving remain important. Aging, however, can be a detriment to driving. Doctors are aware of this fact yet hesitate to discuss driving with older patients. Why do seniors have a higher risk for vehicle collisions? Older drivers involved…
Long-term care insurance is insurance that is meant to cover the cost of long-term care services. Care services covered under this type of insurance can include personal care and custodial care provided at home or at a nursing home or assisted living facility. With long-term care policies, policyholders are reimbursed a daily, pre-selected amount of money to help pay for…
Senior falls are extremely common. In fact, one out of every four individuals aged 65 and over experiences a fall each year. When a fall occurs, caregivers and family members are advised to learn how to help their loved one up without adding to injury. Falls are serious and are common causes of broken bones, hip fractures or traumatic brain…
Caregiving for a vulnerable senior is a long-term commitment, one that not everyone is willing or able to enter into. Due to any number of causes, an adult child or other relative may not serve as a primary caregiver. The reluctance, however, in no way means abandonment or indifference. What are examples of personality mismatches? An individual’s personality influences his…
Marina Ramirez, owner of Assisting Hands® Home Care, shares important information regarding how to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Assisting Hands® provides home care assistance to seniors and people with disabilities in Palm Beach including West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and North Palm Beach.
Coping with stress isn’t easy at any age but it can become even more difficult in older age. Losing significant loved ones and decline in physical health are commons causes that contribute to stress in elderly. In his blog post, learn why some seniors experience stress, what are the signs of stress and what you can do to help your…
Elderly Care in West Palm Beach FL: Knowing what the symptoms of a stroke and heart attack will make it much easier to determine if your loved one has one of these diseases. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
