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Helping Seniors Take Advantage of the Benefits of Walking

May082024psuttonExercise, Healthy Habits, Senior Home Care in Commerce City CO

Walking is one activity that can continue to be accessible for seniors thanks to the fact they can take it easy, use mobility aids, and do it at any time. And since being active becomes more and more important with age to preserve mental, emotional, and physical health, seniors who gain support from senior home to get up and walk...

Home Care Assistance Helps Seniors Find Heart Healthy Activities

Apr232024psuttonExercise, Healthy Habits, Home Care Assistance in Louisville CO

Maintaining emotional and physical well-being while aging in place can be a tall task for many seniors. In fact, it can take a team of professionals like home care assistance, doctors, and families to help ensure your loved one thrives while aging in place. Home care assistance can encourage your loved one to be as healthy and independent as possible...

Five Ways Seniors Can Start Embracing Their Gray Hair

Mar062024psuttonHealthy Habits, Personal Care at Home in Thornton CO, Personal Hygiene

The decision about going gray gracefully or fighting it completely is a big one. Whether seniors decide that it’s okay to let those silver hairs shine or not, sometimes having extra help with grooming makes a big difference. Personal care at home can be a powerful ally for seniors who are having trouble keeping up with all sorts of haircare...

Managing Cholesterol Levels Through Diet

Oct242023psutton24-Hour Home Care in Thornton CO, Healthy Habits, Nutrition

Having high cholesterol is a health risk for your loved one. If your loved one’s doctor has said she has high cholesterol, she has probably recommended several ways to work on lowering those numbers. Medication can always help, but lifestyle changes, especially in the foods we eat, are one of the best ways to manage and even reduce cholesterol levels....

Seniors and Fighting Against Poor Sleep

Sep242023psuttonHealthy Habits, Senior Home Care in Brighton CO, Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep makes a huge difference for just about anyone, but seniors may start to realize that it’s becoming more difficult than ever to get a decent night’s sleep even once in a while. If that’s the case, then working with senior home care providers and medical providers can help them to put together a set of…

National Sandwich Month: Finger Foods Keep Your Mom Eating

Aug232023psuttonAlzheimer's Home Care in Arvada CO, Healthy Habits, Nutrition

Most credit the Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, with the creation of the sandwich as he’d ask his valet to get him meat between two pieces of bread to satisfy his hunger during card games. Other accounts put the creation of a sandwich much earlier. No matter when the sandwich was created, it remains a convenient way to get protein,…

Summer Skin Care Tips All Seniors Should Use

May102023psuttonHealthy Habits, Personal Care at Home in Lafayette CO, Skin Care

Summer is coming and that means seniors need to start protecting their skin from the sun’s rays now. Even when seniors are indoors the powerful rays of the sun can damage their fragile skin. As seniors get older, part of the aging process is that the fat pad under the skin will disappear. That leaves skin susceptible to damage from…