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Importance of Socialization for Seniors

Feb152023skohAlzheimer's & Dementia, caregiver, elder care, Exercise & Fitness, fall prevention, healthy aging, home care, home care aide, in home care, long term care insurance, senior care, Socializing, special needs care, stroke care, veteran care

Why Socializing Matters The importance of socialization for seniors cannot be overemphasized. Healthy relationships are needed regardless of age. Consistent social interactions help keep people mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically healthy. Socializing also prevents isolation and make lives more meaningful. The Health Benefits of Socializing There are a number of important ways that socialization can… Continue Reading Importance of Socialization for Seniors

Home Care Helps All Senior Living Options

Feb032023skoh

Senior Living Options With so many senior living options nowadays, it’s difficult to decide which is the best route to take. The following list breaks down the common senior living options: Independent Living Communities Assisted Living Communities Nursing Homes (SNF, Rehab temporary) Memory Care/Support Residential Care Homes (Board & Care) Home Care Companies Hospice Care Independent Living Communities These are… Continue Reading Home Care Helps All Senior Living Options

Fall-Proofing Your Home

Jan232023skohAlzheimer's & Dementia, caregiver, developmentally challenged care, elder care, Exceptional Service, fall prevention, healthy aging, home care aide, in home care, long term care insurance, parkinsons, safety, senior care, special needs care, veteran care

Fall-Proofing Your Home Fall-proofing your home can help prevent more than 75% of falls that take place inside or in close proximity to the home. But your home doesn’t have to be an obstacle course of potential falls. Some simple and quick changes will easily help reduce your risk of falling. The following tips for fall-proofing your home can help… Continue Reading Fall-Proofing Your Home

Why Falls Are Problematic

Sep302022skohcare, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregiving, elder care, fall prevention, health care, home care, home care aide, home care services, long term care, senior care, veteran care

Falling is a Common Problem Falling is a common problem for individuals 65 years and older, and it can often lead to a trip to the hospital. Each year, millions of older adults fall. In fact, more than one of our four older adults falls each year, but fewer than half will inform their doctor. Research shows that falling once… Continue Reading Why Falls Are Problematic

What Do Caregivers Do?

Aug022022skohassisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregivers, caregiving, elder care, health care, home care, home care aide, home care providers, home care services, in home care, long term care, maternity care, non-clinical care, senior care, veteran care

Caregivers Provide Assistance A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the activities of daily living (ADLs) of another person. A caregiver gives care, generally in the home environment, for an aging parent, spouse, other relative, or unrelated person, or for an ill, or disabled person. These tasks may include transportation, grocery shopping, housework, preparing meals. Also giving assistance with getting dressed,… Continue Reading What Do Caregivers Do?

What is Long Term Care Insurance?

Jul242022skohassisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregiving, elder care, home care, home care aide, in home care, long term care, long term care insurance, senior care, veteran care

Long Term Care Insurance Covers Home Care Long term care (LTC) insurance can cover the costs of home care or care in a facility that is not an acute-care hospital. These facilities include nursing homes, Residential Care Facilities and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (sometimes called Assisted Living Facilities), skilled nursing facilities or Intermediate Care Facilities. Moreover, long term… Continue Reading What is Long Term Care Insurance?

Tips to Improve Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms

Jul172022skohAlzheimer's, assisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, elder care, health care, healthcare, home care, home care aide, home care services, long term care, memory care, senior care

In our previous blog, we discussed the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia symptoms. This time, let’s focus on what you or your loved one can now do to deal with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. While there is currently no official cure for Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, there are some practical and preventative measures that people can take to maintain or improve… Continue Reading Tips to Improve Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms

The Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Jul122022skohAlzheimer's, behavior changes, care, caregiver, cognitive decline, confusion, dementia, disorientation, elder care, healthcare, home care, improve cognition, long term care, memory care, memory loss, mood changes, personality changes, seniorcare

The Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia Confusion between Alzheimer’s and dementia is common. While dementia is more of a general term, Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disease. Alzheimer’s can be identified by symptoms of dementia that gradually get worse over time. Alzheimer’s disease first affects the part of the brain associated with learning, so early symptoms often include transformations in… Continue Reading The Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Summer Safe Senior Exercising

Jul032022skohassisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregiving, clinical care, elder care, health care, home care, home care aide, home care providers, hyperthermia, in home care, senior care, senior golf, senior sports, senior workouts, senior yoga, summer fun, summer safety, summertime, veteran care

Safely exercising outside during the summer is important for a healthy lifestyle. But during the summer, it can be hard or even dangerous to exercise outdoors due to the intense heat, especially for seniors. Indoor workouts would be a great option, and not everyone may have has access to a pool, gym or exercise equipment in their home. Fortunately, there… Continue Reading Summer Safe Senior Exercising

4 Effective Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

Jun272022skohAlzheimer's, assisting hands home care, care, care arrangement, care coordination, care providers, caregiver, caregiving, dementia, elder care, healthcare, heart attack, incontinence, loneliness, non-medical care, seniorcare, social isolation, stroke care, veteran care

Social isolation and loneliness among seniors are detrimental to their health, reveals research. Social isolation and loneliness has been linked to numerous poor health outcomes in seniors such as depression, increased rate of a stroke or heart attack, dementia, and premature death. And, as the population of older adults in the US continues to grow, isolation among seniors is turning… Continue Reading 4 Effective Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

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